Consider the following statements regarding the Kaziranga National Park and the recently launched elevated corridor project: I. Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. II. The newly launched elevated Kaziranga corridor in Assam aims to reduce human–wildlife conflict by ensuring uninterrupted movement of animals across the National Highway. How many of the above statements are correct?

The correct answer is Option 3 In News The Prime Minister launched the ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga elevated wildlife corridor, a four-lane 86-km project designed to reduce animal deaths and improve movement across the busy highway that cuts through Kaziranga. Key Points Kaziranga National Park (Assam) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985) and home to the world’s largest population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Hence, Statement I is correct. The elevated corridor will allow uninterrupted movement of animals, reduce roadkill, mitigate flooding-related migration, and lower human–wildlife conflict. Hence, Statement II is correct. Additional Information Kaziranga is also: A Tiger Reserve (2006) A Ramsar Site (2021) Known for annual floods prompting wildlife movement across the highway Known for high density of tigers and diverse wetlands