UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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?

  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 incorrect.
  4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer

Correct Answer

Question withdrawn by UPSC

Explanation

The Indian Flying Fox is a fruit-eating bat, not a blood-feeding animal. UPSC withdrew this question from evaluation. Accordingly, no operative correct option is assigned here.

Topics: environment, indian flying fox, wildlife conservation, wild life protection act