With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only. 4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 and 2 only✓ Correct
B.1, 3 and 4 only
C.3 only
D.2 and 4 only
Explanation
Elephant herds are matriarchal (led by a female), and the gestation period of elephants is about 18-22 months. They can calve beyond 40 years and Karnataka—not Kerala—has the highest elephant population.
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