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3 tiger skins in a week: Alarm bells in Chhattisgarh after probe links 2 cops to poachers. (See the linked source for details.)
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Critically examine the role of institutional corruption in facilitating wildlife poaching and trade, using the recent Chhattisgarh tiger skin seizure case as a case study.
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How many tiger skins were seized in a week in Chhattisgarh?
The seizure of 3 tiger skins in a week raised alarm bells in Chhattisgarh, highlighting the ongoing threat to wildlife conservation.
Which two officials were linked to poachers by the investigation?
The investigation linked two police officers to poachers, highlighting institutional corruption in Chhattisgarh's law enforcement.
In which state were the seized tiger skins found?
The seized tiger skins were found in Chhattisgarh, where the state government has been criticized for its handling of wildlife conservation.
Consider the following statements regarding Tiger Poaching in Chhattisgarh: 1. In a week, 3 tiger skins were seized by authorities in Chhattisgarh. 2. The probe linked 2 police officers to the poachers. 3. The incident occurred in January this year. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the source mentions that 3 tiger skins were seized in a week. Statement 2 is correct as the probe indeed linked 2 police officers to the poachers. However, there's no mention of the incident occurring in January.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The probe into tiger poaching in Chhattisgarh led to the arrest of several individuals. Statement-II: These individuals were linked to 2 police officers who were involved in the poaching activities. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct as the source mentions that the probe led to several individuals being linked to the poaching. Statement 2 is also correct because it explains why these individuals were arrested, i.e., they were linked to 2 police officers involved in the poaching activities.