Which one of the following groups of animals are primates ?

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Q: 82 (CDS-I/2008)
Which one of the following groups of animals are primates ?

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Science

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CDS-I

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{'primates': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'kangaroos': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'lemurs': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'animals': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'giraffes': [1, 0, 2, 1], 'rabbits': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'koalas': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'zebras': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'groups': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'hares': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'lorises': [0, 0, 2, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3, Lemurs and Lorises.

Option 1, Giraffes and Zebras, are not primates. They belong to the group of animals called ungulates, which are characterized by their hooves.

Option 2, Kangaroos and Koalas, are also not primates. They are marsupials, a group of mammals that give birth to relatively undeveloped young, which then continue to grow and develop inside a pouch.

Option 4, Rabbits and Hares, are also not primates. They are lagomorphs, a group of mammals that are known for their strong hind legs and ability to hop.

Primates are a group of mammals that include monkeys, apes, and humans. They typically have forward-facing eyes, grasping hands and feet, and complex social behaviors. Lemurs and Lorises are both members of the primate order. Lemurs are found in Madagascar, while Lorises are found in Africa and Asia. Both Lemurs and Lorises share many characteristics with other primates, such as the ability to move around in trees (arboreal) and an emphasis on a varied diet.