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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav today inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Human–Wildlife Conflict at Coimbatore. The inauguration was followed by a National Workshop on Human–Wildlife Conflict, bringing together senior policymakers, forest managers, scientists, researchers, technology experts and conservation practitioners from across the country to deliberate on effective strategies for mitigating human–wildlife conflict.
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The Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict was inaugurated at which place?
The Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict was inaugurated at WII-SACON, Coimbatore. This is a research and innovation hub for human-wildlife conflict management.
Consider the following statements regarding Human-Wildlife Conflict in India: 1. The Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict was established at Coimbatore. 2. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, announced the establishment of the Centre during a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife in 2022. 3. The Centre will focus on addressing human-wildlife conflicts outside tiger reserves. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is true because it was mentioned that the Union Minister inaugurated the Centre of Excellence at Coimbatore. Statement 2 is false because the text does not specify the date or meeting number when the Prime Minister announced the establishment. Statement 3 is true because the Minister desired that the institute focus on a strategy to manage conflicts outside tiger reserves.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Human-wildlife conflict has emerged as one of India's foremost conservation and development challenges. Statement-II: This has resulted from habitat fragmentation, changing land-use patterns, and expanding human activities. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the text quotes the Union Environment Minister saying that human-wildlife conflict has emerged as one of India's foremost conservation and development challenges. Statement 2 explains why this is the case, citing habitat fragmentation, changing land-use patterns, and expanding human activities as contributing factors.