The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the vermin category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the vermin category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. 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? (a). Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I (b). Both Statement-I and Statement-II
are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I (c). Statement-I is correct, but
Statement-II is incorrect (d). Statement-I is incorrect, but
Statement-II is correct Explanation: Statement I: The Indian Flying Fox can be
placed under the "vermin" category in the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972, but only under specific conditions and by a notification from the Central
Government. This is usually done in areas where they cause significant damage
to crops. Statement II: The Indian Flying Fox is a
fruit bat and primarily feeds on fruits, nectar, and pollen. It doe…
