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With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?

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UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2020)

1 and 2 only

2 und 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Statement 1 is correct : The Desert National Park(DNP) is Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts. It covers an area of 3162 km² of which 1900 km² is in Jaisalmer district and remaining 1262 km² is in Barmer district of Rajasthan.
Statement 2 is incorrect: However, the human population within the DNP is low (4-5 persons per km²). There are 73 villages and also settlements or Dhanis existing within the Park. These communities have inhabited this area for hundreds of years and with their rich culture and tradition they are an integral part of this ecosystem. The park’s vegetation is revered and protected by the local communities specially the 'Bishnois'.
Statement 3 is correct: The endangered great Indian bustard is a magnificent bird found in relatively fair numbers. More than 100 bird species have been listed from DNP including a good population of the Great Indian Bustard (locally called Godawan) (Kalra et al. 2006) and is a home for migrant Houbara Bustard.

Hence option 3rd is correct.

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