With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to promote the conservation of seven major big cat species and their habitats. 2. Five big cat species listed under the IBCA are native to India. 3. IBCA’s permanent secretariat is located Nairobi, Kenya. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to promote the conservation of seven major big cat species and their habitats.
2.Five big cat species listed under the IBCA are native to India.
3.IBCA’s permanent secretariat is located Nairobi, Kenya.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) focuses on the conservation of seven big cat species: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma, along with their habitats. India is home to five of the seven big cats: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Cheetah. The other two species, Jaguar and Puma, are not found in India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The IBCA’s headquarters and permanent secretariat are located in New Delhi, India.

Source: AIR

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