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-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC IAS – 2024
Statement-II is incorrect. The Indian Flying Fox is a frugivorous (fruit-eating) bat. It feeds primarily on fruits, nectar, and pollen. Vampire bats, which are native to the Americas, are the species that feed on blood, but the Indian Flying Fox is not a vampire bat.
Therefore, Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.