Location of Double Humped Camel in India
In India, double humped camel (Camelus bactrianus) is found in:
- Rajasthan
- Ladakh — Correct Answer
- Rann of Kutch
- Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Ladakh
In India, the double humped camel (Camelus bactrianus) is mainly found in the Ladakh region of J&K (Table 2 notes). These Bactrian camels are adapted to the cold desert conditions of Ladakh.
Types of Camels
- Single humped (Dromedary): Camelus dromedarius — found in Rajasthan, Gujarat (desert regions). 2N = 74.
- Double humped (Bactrian): Camelus bactrianus — found in Ladakh (cold desert). 2N = 74.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Rajasthan: Home to single humped (dromedary) camels — breeds like Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Mewari etc.
- Rann of Kutch: Home to Kutchi and Kharai camel breeds (single humped).
- Himachal Pradesh: Not known for camel rearing.
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