2024 Environment - Wildlife Conservation

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II : The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
• Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
• Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct