Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, killing of stray dogs by municipal authorities is prohibited. Statement-II: Showing compassion for animals is a fundamental duty of every citizen, as enshrined in the Constitution. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement I is correct. The killing of stray dogs by municipal authorities is prohibited under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. These laws mandate humane methods such as sterilization and vaccination for managing stray dog populations.
Statement II is correct. Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution states that it is the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
However, the prevention of killing stray dogs is not primarily due to the fundamental duty of compassion, but rather because it is governed by specific laws. The prohibition on killing stray dogs is specifically governed by the Animal Birth Control Rules and related laws, rather than the constitutional duty of compassion. Hence, Statement-II is not the direct explanation for Statement-I.

Source: The Hindu