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 ?

Asked in UPSC IAS 2024 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 and its amendments)

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is in‐ correct
4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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