With reference to Global Amphibian Assessment, consider the following statements: 1.It is a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of all known amphibian species. 2.As per the Second Global Amphibian Assessment report, the Micrixalus genus (dancing frogs) in the Western Ghats is the most threatened frog genus in India..3.As per the Second Global Amphibian Assessment report, all amphibians are declining at the same rate..Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Global Amphibian Assessment, consider the following statements:
1.It is a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of all known amphibian species.
2.As per the Second Global Amphibian Assessment report, the Micrixalus genus (dancing frogs) in the Western Ghats is the most threatened frog genus in India..
3.As per the Second Global Amphibian Assessment report, all amphibians are declining at the same rate..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 2 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Global Amphibian Assessment is a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of all known amphibian species. As per the Second Global Amphibian Assessment report, the Micrixalus genus (dancing frogs) in the Western Ghats is the most threatened frog genus in India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Second Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA2) report found that while all amphibians are declining, the rates of decline vary depending on the species and the region.

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