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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Fauna:
  1. The maximum number of animal species in India belong to Arthropods.
  2. Butterflies constitute 65% of Indian Fauna.
  3. Assam is home to around 50% of India’s butterfly species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3 are correct
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: Arthropods represent the most diverse group of animal species in India. Statement 2 is incorrect: butterflies do not form 65% of Indian fauna. Statement 3 is correct: Assam supports about 50% of the country’s butterfly species due to its diverse habitats. Therefore, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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