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 cor

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Q: 68 (IAS/2024)
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?

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Polity

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IAS

Statement-I is incorrect because the Indian Flying Fox is not classified as "vermin" under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972; it is listed under Schedule II. Statement-II is also incorrect because the Indian Flying Fox does not feed on the blood of other animals; it is a frugivore, primarily consuming fruits and nectar. Therefore, both statements are incorrect, making option 4 the correct choice.