Q. With reference to various crocodile species in India, consider the following statements:

1. Both Mugger and Gharial are generally found in freshwater lakes and rivers
2. Both Mugger and Gharial are critically endangered
3. Saltwater crocodile is found generally on eastern coast of India

Which of the above is / are correct statements?
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: The Mugger crocodile, a vulnerable freshwater species, inhabits Iran and the Indian subcontinent. The Saltwater crocodile thrives in estuarine environments along India's eastern coast, particularly in Odisha and the Sundarbans. The Gharial, a critically endangered fish-eating crocodile, is primarily found in the Chambal River. The Alligator, found in the USA, Mexico, and China, includes the critically endangered Chinese Alligator.

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