Prelims

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Statement-II:
The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional
human life is the establishment of: