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Bali, Javan Caspian are (a) species of ...

Bali, Javan Caspian are
(a) species of tiger
(b) species of Cheetah
(c) subspecies of cheetah
(d) subspecies of tiger

A

species of tiger

B

species of Cheetah

C

subspecies of cheetah

D

subspecies of tiger

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The correct Answer is:
D
Bali, Javan and Caspian are the three subspecies of tiger.
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