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Single-humped Arabian Camel species found in India, are commonly known as -

A.
Vicuna
B.
Bactrian
C.
Alpaca
D.
Dromedary

Solution:

The correct answer is Dromedary. Dromedary or Single-humped Arabian camels which can carry 200 kg weight are more commonly seen in Somalia. Its the state heritage animal of Rajasthan. Dromedary means œrunning or œrunner in Greek. They are also called a œRunning camel, used for riding. They can run at a top speed of 65 km/hr. Dromedary CamelAdditional Information 1. Bactrian Camel: They are also called the œMongolian camel. They have two humps and are largely seen in Mongolia. They can drink 57 liters of water in a single sip. Among the land mammals, they are the only animal that can drink salt water without any harmful effects to them. Bactrian Camel2. Vicuna:They are the smallest animal in the camel family. They are largely seen in Peru. They are 1. 5 to 1. 6 m tall. They give the highest valued wool on Earth. Vicuna3. Alpaca:They are largely seen in South America. They can make different sounds like Humming, Snorting, Grumbling, Clucking, Screaming, and Screeching. Vicuna, Alpaca, Ilamas and Guanacos are from one genus called Lamini. ?AlpacaHint Bactrian Camel has the letter œB which analogies two humps. œB = two humpsDromedary Camel has the letter œD which analogies one hump. œD = one hump

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