UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q87

Environment

Medium · Indian squirrel behaviour

Consider the following statements about Indian tree squirrels:

1. They typically build their nests (dreys) in ground burrows rather than in trees.

2. They are known to cache surplus food, including by burying it in the ground.

3. They have an omnivorous diet, feeding on more than just plant matter.

How many of the above statements are correct?