Environment and Ecology

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries, both located in Bihar’s Jamui district, are now recognised under the Ramsar Convention.

Statement 2 is correct: Nagi and Nakti are artificial wetlands, created as man-made reservoirs for water conservation and wildlife.The Nakti Bird Sanctuary was developed primarily for irrigation through the construction of Nakti Dam. Since the dam’s construction, the wetland and its surrounding area have provided habitat for over 150 species of birds, mammals, fish, aquatic plants, reptiles and amphibians. They include globally threatened species, including the endangered Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) and a vulnerable native catfish (Wallago attu).The Nagi Bird Sanctuary was created following the damming of the Nagi River, which enabled the gradual formation of water bodies with clear water and aquatic vegetation

Statement 3 is correct: The catchments of both sanctuaries are characterized by dry deciduous forests, which support a variety of flora and fauna.