Consider the following statements with reference to Inland Mangrove of Guneri: 1. Recently, Rajasthan has notified "Inland Mangrove of Guneri" in the Marwar Region as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). 2. It is Rajasthan’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Neither 1 nor 2
Why in the News?
"Gujarat Notifies Inland Mangrove of Guneri as State's First Biodiversity Heritage Site”
Statement 1: incorrect
The Inland Mangrove of Guneri is located in Gujarat's Kutch district, not Rajasthan's Marwar region. Therefore, attributing the notification to Rajasthan is incorrect, as the site is part of Gujarat’s unique inland mangrove ecosystem, renowned for its rarity, globally recognized.
Statement 2: incorrect
The Inland Mangrove of Guneri represents Gujarat’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site, not Rajasthan’s. As the sole site designated under the Biodiversity Act, 2002 in Gujarat, it symbolizes the state's commitment to conserving its inland mangrove ecosystem, a rare natural habitat.
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Consider the following statements regarding Arunachal Pradesh's State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP):
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2. It is completely independent of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
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Statement II: Algae are produced in the cold water biome.
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