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UPSC Prelims 2023

Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?

Prelims General Studies Paper - 1

Jun 11, 2023

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Question

 

Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?

 

A. Fishing cat
B. Orangutan
C. Otter
D. Sloth bear

 

Answer

 

The correct answer is B. Orangutan

 

The animal that makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood is the Orangutan. Orangutans have been observed using sticks as tools to extract insects from crevices in trees or logs. The other options mentioned, fishing cat, otter, and sloth bear, do not exhibit this specific behavior.

 

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