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 only

   1 only. Statement 1 is correct because local community initiatives and conservation efforts in Nagaland, particularly around Doyang Lake, transformed the area from a massacre site into a safe haven for Amur falcons, showcasing successful community-led protection of migratory species.

2. B

   1 and 2

   Statement 2 is incorrect because advanced tracking technologies such as satellite telemetry are scientific tools used by researchers to study migration routes, not guidance systems that physically guide the birds back to their stopover sites.

3. C

   2 and 3

   Statement 3 is incorrect because Amur falcons are long-distance migrants breeding in Siberia and Northern China and wintering in Southern Africa, and they have not become permanent residents in India.

4. D

   3 only

   Statement 4 (or option d) is incorrect because statement 3 is factually wrong regarding permanent residency, making choices involving statement 3 invalid.

Summary. Official key is (a). Sustained grassroots conservation and local community protection in Nagaland have successfully safeguarded the migratory stopover of Amur falcons, while tracking technologies only monitor migration and the birds remain transcontinental migrants rather than permanent residents.