Question 4 of 16intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks
Compare its features with the squirrels you see in your area.
Correct Answer
The Indian Giant Squirrel found in Pachmarhi is big and red-coloured. In comparison, common squirrels found in many areas are smaller in size and usually brown or grey in colour. The Indian Giant Squirrel is larger and has a distinctive red colour that makes it easily noticeable, while local squirrels are smaller and have colours that help them blend with their surroundings.
Exercise: Animals in the Forest | Q: 5 | (Page Page 8)
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Explanation
Page 8 of the chapter describes the Indian Giant Squirrel as 'a big, red-coloured squirrel found in Pachmarhi and some other places.' This comparison activity helps students observe differences between local wildlife and species found in specific regions.