Consider the following statements:1.The butterfly acts as a keystone species. 2.White Tufted Royal Butterfly is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The butterfly acts as an indicator species.

Statement 2 is correct. White Tufted Royal Butterfly is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.