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Prelims 2026 · Environment · Question 27

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

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 only

Answer

1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the annual Amur Falcon congregation at Doyang/Pangti is widely cited as a success of community-led conservation in Nagaland. Statement 2 is not correct because satellite tags help scientists track and study migration; they do not guide the birds to stopover sites. Statement 3 is also not correct because Amur Falcons remain migratory visitors using Nagaland as a stopover/roosting site, not permanent residents.

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