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Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the only ape found in India i.e. Hylobates hoolock: 1. In India, it lives only in north-eastern region. 2. Its arms are more than double the length of its legs measured from hip to heel. 3. It is purely herbivorous. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
All three statements are correct about Hylobates hoolock (the hoolock gibbon), the only ape found in India. It is found only in the northeastern region of India. It has extremely long arms, more than double the length of its legs, an adaptation for brachiation. It is primarily herbivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, and flowers.
Hint
Consider the characteristics of gibbons, which are the smallest of the apes and specialized for brachiation.