Consider the following statement about the White Cheeked Macaque. 1. It is new mammal species that has been discovered in the state of Assam 2. It is protected under the Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Explanation: Scientists have recorded presence of White-Cheeked Macaque (Macaca leucogenys) from central Arunachal Pradesh in India. The significance of the discovery is that it marks a new addition to mammals of India. The species was discovered in 2015 by a group of Chinese scientists from the Modog region in southeastern Tibet and this discovery was considered a significant breakthrough as far as primates are concerned. It is the last mammal to have been discovered in Southeast Asia. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. White- Cheeked Macaques are distinct from other macaques found in the region by displaying white cheeks, long and thick hairs on the neck area, and a longer tail. White Cheeked Macaque has not been yet included in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 of India. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.