The Indian Crocodile Conservation Project, officially known as 'Project Crocodile', was launched in India in 1975. This project was initiated to save the three species of crocodilians found in India - the freshwater crocodile (Mugger), the saltwater crocodile, and the Gharial, all of which were facing threats to their populations.
Indian Crocodile Conservation Project was started in which year ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Key wildlife conservation projects and programs (e.g., Project Tiger, Project Elephant))
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