Q. Which of the following is / are freshwater turtles found in India?

1. Olive Ridley
2. Green Turtle
3. Red-crowned Roofed
4. Indian Flapshell Turtle

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: The Olive Ridley is a vulnerable sea turtle known for mass nesting (arribadas). The Green Turtle, found in the Indian Ocean, is classified as endangered. The Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, endemic to South Asia and found in the Chambal River, is critically endangered. The Indian Flapshell Turtle, a vulnerable freshwater species, inhabits rivers and lakes.

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