A
Both 1 and 2
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
2 only
D
1 only
Correct answer: (d) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Great Indian Bustard is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Statement 2 is incorrect because the species is protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life Protection Act 1972, not Schedule II. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.
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