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With reference to Gangetic dolphins, consider the following statements. 1. It's the only species of freshwater dolphin in the world. 2. It is classified under Schedule 1, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 3. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s only sanctuary for Gangetic Dolphins. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?

With reference to Gangetic dolphins, consider the following statements. 1. It's the only species of freshwater dolphin in the world. 2. It is classified under Schedule 1, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 3. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s only sanctuary for Gangetic Dolphins. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3.

Important Points

  • The Gangetic river dolphin is India's national aquatic animal and is popularly known as ‘Susu’.
  • It is among the four freshwater dolphins in the world- the other three are:
    • The ‘Baiji’ now likely extinct from the Yangtze River in China,
    • The ‘Bhutan’ of the Indus in Pakistan, and
    • The ‘Boto’ of the Amazon River in Latin America. Hence, statement 1 is NOT correct.
  • These four species live only in rivers and lakes.
  • Its presence indicates the health of the riverine ecosystem.
  • IUCN Status: Endangered
  • It is listed on CITES Appendix I.
  • It is classified under Schedule 1, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 providing absolute protection as offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is India’s only sanctuary for Gangetic dolphins. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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