UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 3
Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?
- It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.
- It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.
- It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Amur falcons migrate between eastern Asia and southern Africa and pause in large numbers near Nagaland’s Doyang reservoir, where community protection has reduced hunting.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - Local community campaigns and protective action have made Doyang an important safe migratory stopover.
Statement 2: Incorrect - Tracking devices help researchers study migration; they do not guide wild birds to the stopover.
Statement 3: Incorrect - Amur falcons remain long-distance migrants and have not become permanent Indian residents.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 2.
C: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 2, 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.