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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Camels are large herbivores specialized to survive in dry, arid climates with restricted water supplies.

Statement 2 is not correct: Camelids are not ruminants, either taxonomically, physiologically, or behaviorally. Although their digestive system is somewhat similar to that of ruminants, camelids differ significantly from true ruminants, like cows. True ruminants have a four-chambered stomach and chew cud, while camelids have a three-chambered stomach and do not chew cud. This difference, along with other factors, means camelids should not be classified as ruminants. However, they are often grouped with ruminants by state and federal regulators, sometimes leading to inappropriate regulations, especially when new livestock diseases emerge.

Statement 3 is not correct : Bactrian camels are well adapted to desert life, but they are not known for swimming. In contrast, dromedary camels, which are more common, can swim. However, swimming is not a notable trait of Bactrian camels. The Kharai camel, a rare and unique breed of dromedary, is known as the 'swimming camel' due to its ability to thrive in the salt marshes of Kutch district in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The name "Kharai" is derived from the Gujarati word "khara" meaning salty.