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? 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds. 2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites. 3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes. Select the answer using the code given below :

Correct Option The correct option is 1 only. [as per provisional answerkey] Explanation The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor that performs one of the longest migrations in the avian world, traveling from breeding grounds in East Asia to wintering grounds in Southern Africa. Doyang Lake in Nagaland serves as a critical stopover site during this journey. - Statement 1 is Correct: Historically, Amur Falcons were hunted in large numbers in Nagaland. However, following a massive community-led conservation movement involving local tribes, the state government, and NGOs, hunting was completely banned. This transition from hunters to protectors has turned Pangti village and Doyang Lake into a safe haven, earning Nagaland the title of "Falcon Capital of the World." It is a benchmark for community-based conservation. - Statement 2 is Incorrect: While satellite tagging and tracking technologies are used by scientists to study migration routes and patterns, these technologies do not "guide" the birds. Migratory birds rely on innate biological mechanisms, such as magnetoreception, celestial navigation, and topographical memory, to return to their stopover sites. Technology is an observation tool, not a navigational aid for the species. - Statement 3 is Incorrect: Amur Falcons are strictly migratory birds. They do not stay in India permanently. They arrive in Northeast India (primarily Nagaland and Manipur) in October and November to roost and forage on termites before flying across the Arabian Sea to Africa. They are passage migrants and have not adapted to permanent residency in India. Key Takeaway: The conservation of Amur Falcons in Nagaland is a premier example of how community participation and local sensitization can successfully protect international migratory species at critical stopover points.

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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.

Select the answer using the code given below :

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B1 and 2
C2 and 3
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Correct Option

The correct option is 1 only.

[as per provisional answerkey]

Explanation

The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor that performs one of the longest migrations in the avian world, traveling from breeding grounds in East Asia to wintering grounds in Southern Africa. Doyang Lake in Nagaland serves as a critical stopover site during this journey.

Statement 1 is Correct: Historically, Amur Falcons were hunted in large numbers in Nagaland. However, following a massive community-led conservation movement involving local tribes, the state government, and NGOs, hunting was completely banned. This transition from hunters to protectors has turned Pangti village and Doyang Lake into a safe haven, earning Nagaland the title of "Falcon Capital of the World." It is a benchmark for community-based conservation.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: While satellite tagging and tracking technologies are used by scientists to study migration routes and patterns, these technologies do not "guide" the birds. Migratory birds rely on innate biological mechanisms, such as magnetoreception, celestial navigation, and topographical memory, to return to their stopover sites. Technology is an observation tool, not a navigational aid for the species.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: Amur Falcons are strictly migratory birds. They do not stay in India permanently. They arrive in Northeast India (primarily Nagaland and Manipur) in October and November to roost and forage on termites before flying across the Arabian Sea to Africa. They are passage migrants and have not adapted to permanent residency in India.

Key Takeaway: The conservation of Amur Falcons in Nagaland is a premier example of how community participation and local sensitization can successfully protect international migratory species at critical stopover points.

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Correct Option

The correct option is 1 only.

[as per provisional answerkey]

Explanation

Statement 1 is Correct: Historically, Amur Falcons were hunted in large numbers in Nagaland. However, following a massive community-led conservation movement involving local tribes, the state government, and NGOs, hunting was completely banned. This transition from hunters to protectors has turned Pangti village and Doyang Lake into a safe haven, earning Nagaland the title of "Falcon Capital of the World." It is a benchmark for community-based conservation.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: While satellite tagging and tracking technologies are used by scientists to study migration routes and patterns, these technologies do not "guide" the birds. Migratory birds rely on innate biological mechanisms, such as magnetoreception, celestial navigation, and topographical memory, to return to their stopover sites. Technology is an observation tool, not a navigational aid for the species.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: Amur Falcons are strictly migratory birds. They do not stay in India permanently. They arrive in Northeast India (primarily Nagaland and Manipur) in October and November to roost and forage on termites before flying across the Arabian Sea to Africa. They are passage migrants and have not adapted to permanent residency in India.