Biology

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Correct Answer : Option d

Explanation
Recently, the Great Hornbill, usually found in hilly terrain, was sighted on Kerala's sandy coastal stretch in a rare phenomenon.

Statement 1 is correct: The Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is officially the state bird of Kerala. It symbolizes the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the region. It is also the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh.

Statement 2 is correct: The Great Hornbill is primarily found in the Western Ghats of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, as well as in the forests of Northeast India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland. It is also seen in the foothills of the Himalayas, though its major habitats remain the Western Ghats and Northeast India.

Statement 3 is correct: Both male and female Great Hornbills participate in raising their young. The female seals herself inside a tree cavity while incubating eggs and is fed by the male through a narrow slit. After hatching, both parents feed and care for the chicks until fledging.