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UPSC Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1, question 27

Topic: Environment and ecology

Q27

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 ?

  1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.

  2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.

  3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a) 1 onlyCorrect answer
  2. (b) 1 and 2
  3. (c) 2 and 3
  4. (d) 3 only

Solution.

Answer: (a) 1 only

  1. Statement 1 is correct: the peaceful annual stopover of millions of Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) at Doyang Lake in Pangti village, Nagaland, en route from breeding grounds in Siberia/Mongolia to Southern Africa is a global benchmark of community-led wildlife conservation.
  2. Statement 2 is incorrect: satellite telemetry tracks migratory routes for scientific study; it does not guide birds back to their stopover sites.
  3. Statement 3 is incorrect: Amur Falcons are passage migrants in Nagaland during October-November, not permanent residents.