With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

It is a herbivorous marine animal.
It is found along the entire coast of India
It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

B.2 only

D.3 only

C.1 and 3

A.1 and 2