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Science and Technology question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2013

Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion

Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3 only
The correct answer is (b) 1 and 3 only.

1. Sea cow (Mammal): Also known as Manatees or Dugongs. They are aquatic herbivores that breathe air through lungs and nurse their young with milk.

2. Sea horse (Fish): Despite the name, they are actually a type of small bony fish. They breathe through gills and do not have mammalian characteristics.

3. Sea lion (Mammal): These are pinnipeds (like seals). They have fur, are warm-blooded, and give birth to live young.
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Exam UPSC CSE
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