Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category…
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-l is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Solution
The Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus medius) was placed in Schedule V (vermin) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 — Statement-I correct. However, it is a fruit bat that feeds on fruits, nectar and pollen — NOT on the blood of other animals (that is the vampire bat). Statement-II is wrong.