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Where is the platypus a mammal which lays eggs?

ASouth America

BAfrica

CAsia

DAustralia

Answer:

D. Australia

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Australia

  • It is the smallest continent.

  • Australia along with a few surrounding islands is known as Oceania.

  • It is referred to as 'the Island Continent' as it is surrounded by Ocean

  • Platypus (the egg laying mammal), kangaroo (the animal with a pouch), Dingo (belonging to the dog family), etc. Are found exclusively in Australia.

  • Wheat is cultivated extensively.

  • Minerals like gold, iron ore and uranium are heavily mined here.

  • Famous for sheep rearing.


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