Q. Consider the following statements:
1.According to the Elephant Corridors of India 2023 report, West Bengal has the largest number of identified elephant corridors in the country.
2.The elephant in India is a protected species under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3.The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 does not specifically mention elephant corridors.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Elephant Corridors of India 2023 report provided that West Bengal has the highest number of identified elephant corridors in India. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (WPA) does not specifically mention elephant corridors. However, the WPA does provide for the protection of “natural habitats” of elephants.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The elephant in India is a protected species under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Source: ForumIAS
