Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Project Dolphin aims to conserve both riverine and oceanic dolphins.
2.Ganges river dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal.
3.The Ganges River dolphin is capable of adapting to polluted environments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Project Dolphin aims to conserve both riverine and oceanic dolphins. It was launched in 2020 to protect dolphins in freshwater rivers and coastal waters. The Ganges River dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Ganges River dolphin is highly vulnerable to polluted environments. It suffers from health issues due to water pollution, including exposure to heavy metals, industrial waste, and agricultural runoff, which negatively impact its survival.
Source: The Hindu
