Consider the following statements regarding Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary : 1. It is located in the flood plains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam. 2. It is known for having the highest density of two-horned rhinos (EN) in the world. 3. It is often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ because of the similar landscape and the sizeable population of the two-horned rhino. How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is Option 1 . In News The Hindu: Supreme Court stops Assam’s move to withdraw notification of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary. Key Points Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: The Supreme Court on March 13 froze the Assam government’s move to withdraw a nearly 26-year-old notification constituting the Pobitora wildlife sanctuary. The Assam Cabinet had on March 10 withdrawn the notification issued by the State Forest Department in 1998 . The Cabinet decision of March 10 said the notification was issued unilaterally by the Forest Department without consulting the Revenue Department or even the Chief Minister. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the flood plains of River Brahmaputra in the district of Morigaon in the state of Assam. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It was declared in 1987 and covers 38.85 km2 (15.00 sq mi), providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. It is known for having the highest density of one-horned rhinos (EN) in the world. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. It is often referred to as ‘Mini Kaziranga’ due to its similar landscape and vegetation and the sizeable population of the one-horned rhino . Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. Approximately 72% of the sanctuary is covered by wet savannah dominated by Arundo donax and Saccharum, while the rest consists of water bodies. It is an Important Bird Area and home to more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles. Fauna : Leopard, Leopard cat, Fishing cat, Jungle cat, Feral Buffalo, Wild pigs, Chinese pangolins, etc. Flora : Its maximum consists of the wet savannah of Arundo donax and Saccharum. The remaining area is covered by water bodies.