Q. Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in which state/UT?
Answer:
Ladakh
Notes: Scientists have discovered the fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake in the Himalayan Mountains in Ladakh. Madtsoiidae is an extinct group of medium-sized to gigantic snakes.
This research highlights the existence of the rare serpent species in the Indian subcontinent. They are thought to grow up to 30 feet in length. The study was undertaken by researchers from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Panjab University, IIT Ropar and Comenius University, Slovakia.