With reference to the newly discovered Schistura densiclava and its habitat, consider the following statements: 1. It is a completely blind and pigmentless obligate cave fish that can only survive in subterranean environments. 2. It was discovered in the karst cave systems of Meghalaya, which are formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because Schistura densiclava is a troglophile that retains its pigmentation and functional eyes, allowing it to adapt to both cave and surface streams. Statement 2 is correct as it was found in the Krem Mawjymbuin limestone cave in Meghalaya, a classic example of karst topography.

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