Gharial
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the Gharial?
A) Melanosuchus niger
B) Gavialis gangeticus
C) Alligator mississippiensis
D) Crocodylus acutus
  • 2. Where is the natural habitat of the Gharial primarily located?
A) Brazil
B) Kenya
C) India
D) Australia
  • 3. What type of diet does the Gharial primarily have?
A) Meat
B) Fruits
C) Fish
D) Insects
  • 4. How many species of Gharial exist in the wild today?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 2
D) 1
  • 5. What is the population status of Gharials in the wild?
A) Least Concern
B) Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Critically Endangered
  • 6. How does the Gharial hunt for its prey?
A) Scavenging
B) Ambush hunting
C) Eagle swoop
D) Chase and catch
  • 7. How does the Gharial maintain body temperature?
A) Burrowing underground
B) Hibernating
C) Basking in sun
D) Underwater breathing
  • 8. How long can Gharials remain submerged underwater?
A) Up to 2 hours
B) Up to an hour
C) Up to 30 minutes
D) Up to 45 minutes
  • 9. What is the Gharial's preferred choice of basking sites?
A) Sandbanks
B) Tree branches
C) Rocky outcrops
D) Grassy fields
  • 10. How does the Gharial communicate with other Gharials?
A) Mimicking calls of other species
B) Telepathy
C) Vocalization and body language
D) Pheromones
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