Question

Consider the following statements about Camelids: 

1.    United Nations recently declared 2025 the International Year of Camelids.       

2.    They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments.

3.    A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. E.g. camels, llamas, alpacas, etc. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The United Nations recently declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids.  A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. E.g. camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas.  They are known for their remarkable adaptations to arid and high-altitude environments.  These ungulates can be classified into two major groups: the Old World and the New  World. 

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