Question 1534
Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV 2020): 1. The vision of this program is to increase the total Rhino foundation in Assam from about 2000 to 3000 by the year 2020. 2. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary was selected as the first site for translocation of Rhinos. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
1 only
Why?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Indian rhino vision 2020 implemented by the department of environment and forests, Assam with The Bodo autonomous council as an active partner. The vision of this program is to increase the total rhino foundation in Assam from about 2000 to 3000 by the year 2020 and to ensure that these rhinos are distributed over at least 7 protected areas (PA) to provide long-term viability of the one-horned rhino population. Statement 2 is incorrect: Manas National Park was selected as the first site for translocation of Rhinos.
