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Question
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sambar is the largest of all Indian deer. 2. The biggest bovid of India is the gaur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are correct. The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is the largest deer species found in India, with males reaching up to 250-300 kg. The gaur (Bos gaurus), also known as the Indian bison, is the largest extant bovid (bovine) in India, with males weighing up to 1000-1500 kg, making it the largest wild cattle species.
Hint
Compare the sizes of Indian deer species and bovid species.