Question

Q68. Consider the following statements related to Indian Rhinos Vision 2020.
1. The goal of IRV 2020 is to increase the total rhino population in Assam from 2,000 to 3,000 by the year 2020.
2. Pabitora National Park has the largest number of one horned rhinos in the world.
3. Kaziranga National Park has the highest density of rhinos in the world.
4. Translocations of rhinos from source populations in Kaziranga and Pabitora to target areas such as Manas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are NOT correct?

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 1 and 4
• C. (c) Only 2 and 3
• D. (d) Only 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C (c) Only 2 and 3

IRV 2020 is a partnership between the Assam Forest Department, the Bodoland Territorial Council, WWF, IRF, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Its goal is to have a wild population of at least 3,000 Greater one-horned rhinos in the Indian state of Assam – spread over seven protected areas – by the year 2020. IRV 2020 is an ambitious rhino range and population expansion programme. SRI has supported the programme since 2006 through the IRF.
Kaziranga National Park has the largest number of one horned rhinos in the world whereas Pabitora National Park has the highest density of rhinos in the world.