Which of the following places is NOT a vulture conservation breeding centre under the Bombay Natural History Society?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh).
Explanation:
☛ The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), in collaboration with state forest departments, established several Vulture Conservation Breeding Centres (VCBC) across India to save critically endangered vulture species.
☛ In Madhya Pradesh, the Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre is located at Kerwa, Bhopal, and not in Pachmarhi.
☛ Pinjore (Haryana): The Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre at Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary in Pinjore was India's first vulture breeding facility, established in 2001.
☛ Buxa (West Bengal): A centre is functional at Rajabhatkhawa in the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
☛ Rani, Guwahati (Assam): A centre was established at Rani near Guwahati to conserve native vulture populations.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Diclofenac: The primary cause of the catastrophic decline in the Indian vulture population was veterinary use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac, which leads to kidney failure in vultures.
☛ Ban on Diclofenac: The Government of India banned veterinary use of diclofenac in 2006.
☛ Target Species: BNHS centres primarily breed three critically endangered species: White-rumped vulture, Slender-billed vulture, and Indian vulture (Long-billed vulture).
☛ Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS): Established on 15 September 1883 in Mumbai, it is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Where was India's first vulture conservation and breeding centre established? → Pinjore, Haryana
☛ Which veterinary drug caused kidney failure and massive mortality in Indian vultures? → Diclofenac
☛ In which year was the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) established? → 1883
☛ What is the safe alternative drug recommended for cattle in place of diclofenac? → Meloxicam
☛ Under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 are critically endangered vultures protected in India? → Schedule I