Question:

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : Dromedary and Bactrian are humped camels
Statement (II) : Two humps are characteristic feature of Dromedary camels
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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To easily remember the humps:
- Dromedary begins with D (like a single hump 'D' lying flat, or 1 hump).
- Bactrian begins with B (which has two loops, representing 2 humps).
  • Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
  • Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
  • Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
  • Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Camels (genus Camelus) are large, even-toed ungulates adapted to desert environments.
The two primary domesticated species are distinguished by the number of fat-storing humps on their backs.
Detailed Explanation:
Let us evaluate both statements:
- Statement (I) analysis: The Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) are both characterized by the presence of fat-storing humps on their backs. Thus, Statement (I) is correct.
- Statement (II) analysis: The Dromedary camel (also called the Arabian camel) has a single (one) hump. The Bactrian camel has two humps. Thus, stating that two humps are a characteristic of Dromedary camels is incorrect.

Step 2: Final Answer:

Since Statement (I) is correct and Statement (II) is incorrect, the correct choice is Option (C).
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