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Consider the following statements about the Gaur (Bos gaurus): Statement I: The Gaur, also known as the Indian Bison, is the largest species among wild cattle and is native to South and Southeast Asia. Statement II: Gaurs primarily inhabit alpine terrains exclusively above an altitude of 4,000 meters, avoiding all tropical lowland forests. Statement III: Gaurs play a critical role in maintaining ecological balance by shaping vegetation dynamics and serving as a major prey base for large apex predators like tigers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- 1All statements are correct
- 2Statement I only
- 3Statement II and III only
- 4Statement I and III only✓
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Statement I and III only
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