A
Only 2
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Only 1
Correct answer: (d) Only 1
Explanation
- A
Only 2
Only 2. Nesting on the Odisha coast is winter–spring (Nov–March), not August.
- B
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Statement 1 holds: Indian Coast Guard, Olive Ridley, Odisha.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Statement 2 has the wrong month.
- D
Only 1
Only 1. Operation Olivia protects Olive Ridleys off Odisha. August is not the arribada season.
Summary. Official key is (d) only 1. Coast Guard, Olive Ridley, Odisha. Not August nesting.
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