12.04.2025

1. The Malabar Grey Hornbill is endemic to the Western Ghats and prefers open grasslands with scattered trees.
2. It is legally protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3. The Tamil Nadu government has initiated a conservation program that involves recognizing private landowners as ‘Hornbill Protectors’.
4. The Conservation Leadership Programme is a collaborative initiative involving the Government of India and BirdLife International.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Indian Star Tortoise is listed under Appendix II of CITES, allowing limited international trade.
2. The Turtle Rehabilitation Project (TRP) aims to reintroduce rescued tortoises into the wild after proper medical care and environmental acclimatisation.
3. Indian Star Tortoises are typically found in wetland habitats and mangrove forests in India.
4. TRP is a collaborative initiative between a non-governmental organisation and a state forest department.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. He was the founder of the Satyashodhak Samaj, which aimed to promote Brahminical supremacy and traditional Vedic rituals.
2. He was among the first Indian reformers to emphasize universal and compulsory education for girls and backward castes.
3. He co-founded the Bombay Millhands Association to advocate for workers' rights.
4. He was opposed to widow remarriage and considered it against Indian tradition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?