Consider the following statements about Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB): 1. It has been created under the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006. 2. It assists the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of the Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

About Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB):

Between 2018 and 2020, about 2,054 cases were registered for killing or illegal trafficking of wild animals in India.
The cases have been registered by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB).
It is a statutory body established by the Government of India under MoEFCC to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
It assists the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of the Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.
It has been created under the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006.

Source: EPIC December 2021