- Corals are marine invertebrates and are ecologically vital. - In India, many coral species are legally protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Schedule I). - Recent development projects in coastal areas have involved coral translocation efforts. - Rhizangiidae, Caryophylliidae, and Dendrophylliidae are families of hard corals.
Choose the correct statement(s): Statement I : Corals are an endangered marine species and protected under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Statement II : Rhizangiidae, Caryophylliidae and Dendrophylliidae are the names of Coral families, recently in news as the Maharashtra government gave permission to translocate some coral colonies in order to build a coastal road to ease traffic congestion.
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Biodiversity: Types, importance, and threats to wildlife)
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