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UPSC Prelims 2023 Question on – Indian Squirrels- Food Habits and Nesting
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:
1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
3. They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: [B] Only two
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. Indian palm squirrels generally build nests in tree branches and hollow trunks, not by making burrows in the ground.
- Statement 2: Correct. Squirrels often store nuts and seeds in the ground for future consumption.
- Statement 3: Correct. Squirrels are omnivorous and feed on nuts, seeds, fruits, fungi, insects, eggs, and occasionally small animals.
