Correct option is D
Correct Answer: (d) Humpback mahseer (Tor remadevii)
Explanation:
→ The humpback mahseer is famously called the “Tiger of Kaveri” due to its strength and size.
→ Endemic to the Cauvery River basin.
Information Booster:
→ Critically endangered species.
→ Popular among sport anglers for its immense power.
→ Conservation programs underway due to decline.
Additional Information: Other mahseer species do not carry this title.