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Q. Which of the following statements regarding Batagur kachuga are correct:
  1. It is a freshwater carnivorous reptile.
  2. It is native to India and Bangladesh.
  3. It is listed as 'Critically Endangered' in the IUCN Red List and is included in Appendix II of CITES.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Batagur kachuga is a freshwater herbivorous reptile native to India and Bangladesh. It is listed as 'Critically Endangered' by IUCN and included in Appendix I of CITES, not Appendix II. Thus, statement 1 and 3 are incorrect as it is not carnivorous and not listed in Appendix II; only statement 2 is correct.
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