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Environment & Ecology question from JKAS Prelims, 2021 by JKPSC

In the freshwaters ofriver Ganga, a variety of dolphins named ______ are found

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — Susu
The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is locally known as "Susu" because of the noise it makes while breathing. This species is unique because it is essentially blind; it hunts by emitting ultrasonic sounds that bounce off of fish and other objects, enabling it to "see" in the murky river water through echolocation.
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JKPSC JKAS 2021 Prelims

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Exam JKPSC
Recruitment JKAS
Stage Prelims
Year 2021
Subject Environment & Ecology
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