Q. "Golden Mahseer" is a variety of which of the following?
Answer: Fish
Notes: The golden mahseer is a variety of fish. The golden mahseer is a large cyprinid fish that is known as the toughest freshwater sport fish. It is also known as the tiger among fish. The golden mahseer is found in the Himalayan region, including the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins. It is thought to grow up to nine feet long.
The golden mahseer has large scales, thick lips, and long barbels. The body of an adult golden mahseer is golden on the dorsal side and its fins are reddish-yellow. The golden mahseer is also known as the Tor putitora, Putitor mahseer, and Himalayan mahseer.
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