What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru ?
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(a)Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
(b)Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
(c)Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only
(d)None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
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