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Indian mole rat is zoologically known as

A. Bandicota indica

B. Mus musculus

C. Bandicota bengalensis

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Indian mole rat is zoologically known as Bandicota bengalensis.
The lesser bandicoot rat, Sindhi rice rat, Bengal rat, or Indian mole-rat (Bandicota bengalensis) is a giant rat of Southern Asia, not related to the true bandicoots which are marsupials.
Bandicota bengalensis (Indian Mole Rat) is a species of rodent in the family of murid rodents. They are found in the palearctic and the indo-malayan realm. They are solitary omnivores. Individuals can grow to 47 mm.

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