Consider the following statements about Hope Island 1 It is a part of Gahirmatha mari...........

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Consider the following statements about Hope Island:

1. It is a part of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary.

2. It is a breeding ground of Olive Ridley Turtles in India.

3. It is located in the state of Odisha.

Which of the following statements about Hope Islands is/are incorrect?

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Hope Island is part of Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the rookeries of Olive Ridley Turtles. It was recently in news because of mass death of some of the turtles following mechanised fishing boats used by fisherfolks. Hence, answer is B i.e. statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.