Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Pelicans are large, water-dwelling birds recognized for their distinctive throat pouches and impressive wingspans. They are among the largest flying birds, with wings that can stretch over 9 feet from tip to tip, and are famous for their huge throat pouches used to scoop up fish. Painted Stork birds are native to the Indian subcontinent, specifically found south of the Himalayas. They inhabit shallow freshwater lakes, wetlands, and flooded agricultural fields across this region.

Source: Forum IAS