Consider the following : 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pyg

Consider the following :

  • 1. Star tortoise
  • 2. Monitor lizard
  • 3. Pygmy hog
  • 4. Spider monkey

Which of the above are naturally found in India?

1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC IAS – 2013
The Indian Star Tortoise, various species of Monitor Lizards, and the Pygmy Hog are naturally found in India. Spider Monkeys are native to the Americas and are not found in the wild in India.
1. The Indian Star Tortoise (*Geochelone elegans*) is native to dry areas of India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
2. Several species of Monitor Lizards (*Varanus* spp.) inhabit India, such as the Bengal Monitor, Yellow Monitor, and Desert Monitor.
3. The Pygmy Hog (*Porcula salvania*) is endemic to the grasslands of the southern foothills of the Himalayas, currently found only in Assam, India.
4. Spider Monkeys belong to the genus *Ateles* and are found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Identifying species naturally found in a region requires knowledge of biogeography. While some non-native species might be present in zoos or as escaped pets, the question asks which are *naturally* found in India, referring to their native range.
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