Consider the following statements regarding Project Elephant: 1. It was launched along with Project Tiger and focuses only on the protection of wild elephants, not captive ones. 2. The project includes the establishment of elephant corridors to facilitate safe movement of elephants between habitats. 3. India has declared the elephant as a National Heritage Animal. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Project Elephant:
1.It was launched along with Project Tiger and focuses only on the protection of wild elephants, not captive ones.
2.The project includes the establishment of elephant corridors to facilitate safe movement of elephants between habitats.
3.India has declared the elephant as a National Heritage Animal.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Statements 2 and 3 are correct

Statement 1 is incorrect: Project Elephant was launched in 1992 and it addresses the welfare of both wild and captive elephants.

Statement 2 is correct: Establishing elephant corridors is a key component of the project.

Statement 3 is correct: The elephant is recognized as a National Heritage Animal and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Source: PIB

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