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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

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?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
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?
Correct Answer
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Environment: Wildlife Protection Act.Status: Dropped by UPSC.Fact Check: The Indian Flying Fox is primarily frugivorous (eats fruits), so Statement II is incorr......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Wildlife Protection Act
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Environment ▼
Wildlife Protection Act.
Status ▼
Dropped by UPSC.
Fact Check ▼
The Indian Flying Fox is primarily frugivorous (eats fruits), so Statement II is incorrect. The WPA 1972 was amended, altering schedules, complicating the absolute definition of vermin.
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