Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Crocodile breeding and management project:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Crocodile breeding and management project was started in 1976 with FAO - UNDP assistance to save three endangered crocodilian species, namely, the freshwater crocodile, saltwater crocodile, and the rare gharial (alligator).

Statement 2 is correct: Captive breeding and reintroduction or restocking programs involved the careful collection of eggs from the wild.

Statement 3 is correct: Eleven sanctuaries have been declared especially for crocodile protection sites including the National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.