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UPSC 2023 · Q12 · Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Wildlife · Save

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : Marsupials are not naturally found in India. Statement–II : Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators.

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 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
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Answer: (c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
UPSC 2023 · Q38 · Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Wildlife · Save

Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'

  1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
  2. hunting is not allowed in such area
  3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
  4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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Answer: (b) Only two