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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Project Dolphin:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Gangetic dolphin is listed as Endangered by the IUCN.

Statement 2 is correct: 5th October is celebrated as National Ganga River Dolphin Day.

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