Regarding the legal protection of Dugong (Sea Cow) in India, consider the following statements: Statement 1: The Dugong is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement 2: This classification provides the Dugong with the highest level of legal protection, similar to that of the Tiger. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2
The question gives two statements on the legal protection of the Dugong (sea cow) in India and asks which is/are correct.
The Dugong is a large, gentle marine mammal that feeds on seagrass and is found in Indian waters such as the Gulf of Mannar, the Gulf of Kutch and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Statement 1 says the Dugong is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; this is correct.
Statement 2 says this classification gives the Dugong the highest level of legal protection, similar to that of the Tiger; this is also correct.
Schedule I of the Act confers the strongest protection, with the most severe penalties for hunting or trade, and the Tiger is likewise listed under Schedule I.
Since both statements correctly describe the Dugong's status and the strength of that protection, neither is to be rejected.
Therefore the correct answer is Both Statement 1 and Statement 2.
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Regarding the legal protection of Dugong (Sea Cow) in India, consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Dugong is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Statement 2: This classification provides the Dugong with the highest level of legal protection, similar to that of the Tiger.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2. There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves in India
3. All Biosphere Reserves in India have been included in world network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO
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3) Biodiversity conservation may be in-situ as well as ex-situ.
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