Consider the following statements: 1. Under the scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (IDWH), threatened species like marine turtles, humpback whales are prioritized for assessment and monitoring of their populations. 2. Dugong Conservation Reserve has been established in Palk Bay for conservation of Dugongs and seagrass associated marine species. 3. Project Dolphin is the government initiative to conserve only riverine dolphin species. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Under the scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (IDWH), threatened species like marine turtles, humpback whales are prioritized for assessment and monitoring of their populations.
2.Dugong Conservation Reserve has been established in Palk Bay for conservation of Dugongs and seagrass associated marine species.
3.Project Dolphin is the government initiative to conserve only riverine dolphin species.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Under the scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat (IDWH), threatened species like marine turtles, humpback whales are prioritized for assessment and monitoring of their populations. Dugong Conservation Reserve has been established in Palk Bay for conservation of Dugongs and seagrass associated marine species.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Project Dolphin is the Government initiative to conserve both oceanic and riverine dolphin species.

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