Question

Recently Kumki elephants have been in news recently. In this reference consider the following statements:

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 2 and 3

To reduce man-animal conflict in Wayanad wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, the Kerala State Forest and Wildlife Department has intensified night patrolling by ‘Kumki’ (trained elephants) in human settlements on the fringes of the sanctuary. The Kumkis are trained to scare away wild pachyderms into the forest, either by using their trunk or tusks.
Other measures include setting up elephant proof trenches (EPT), trip wire alarm systems and creating awareness among the public to follow do’s and dont’s to prevent elephant encounters.