Consider the following statements about the recently unveiled National Wildlife Action Plan 2017 31 ...........

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Consider the following statements about the recently unveiled National Wildlife Action Plan 2017-31.

1. Since the launch of first plan in 1983, this is the third wildlife action plan for wildlife conservation in India.

2. Instead of the earlier 'landscape approach' the current plan concentrates on National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

3. The plan also involves the private sector in wildlife conservation through the Corporate Social Responsibility Funds.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is correct. It is third action plan after first released in 1983 to 2001 and second from 2002 to 2016, that had protected area-centric approach to wildlife conservation.
Second statement is incorrect. The plan adopts a “landscape approach” in conservation of all wildlife – uncultivated flora and fauna – that have an ecological value to the ecosystem and to mankind irrespective of where they occur. It gives special emphasis to recovery o heartened species of wildlife while conserving their habitats.
Third statement is correct. It underlines increased role of private sector in wildlife conservation. It lays down that Government will ensure that adequate and sustained funding including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds are made available for implementation of plan.