Q106
Indian mole rat is zoologically known as
A.
Bandicota indica
B.
Mus musculus
C.
Bandicota bengalensis
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Indian mole rat is zoologically known as Bandicota bengalensis.The lesser bandicoot rat, Sindhi rice rat, Bengal rat, or Indian mole-rat (Bandicota bengalensis) is a giant rat of Southern Asia, not related to the true bandicoots which are marsupials.
Bandicota bengalensis (Indian Mole Rat) is a species of rodent in the family of murid rodents. They are found in the palearctic and the indo-malayan realm. They are solitary omnivores. Individuals can grow to 47 mm.