UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 17 of 100

UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Gooty Tarantula

Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:

I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.

II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.

III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. I only
  2. I and III
  3. II only
  4. II and III
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Answer: D. II and III

Verdict

Statements II and III are correct → Option (d).

Statement by statement

Statement I – INCORRECT: The Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula) is a carnivorous spider (arachnid), not an omnivorous crustacean. It primarily eats insects.

Statement II – CORRECT: The Peacock tarantula's habitat in India is limited to a small, disturbed reserve forest of less than 100 square kilometres in the deciduous forests of Andhra Pradesh. Its natural habitat is indeed limited to some specific forest areas.

Statement III – CORRECT: The Peacock tarantula is an arboreal species, meaning it lives in trees in its natural habitat. In Andhra Pradesh, they dwell in holes of tall trees.

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