Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recent discovery of butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh?
1. The new butterfly species were discovered in a strictly government-managed National Park in the Siang Valley.
2. The discovery highlights the Brahmaputra River basin's role as a biodiversity corridor connecting India and Tibet.

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Accepted Answer

b) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the discovery was made in the Litin Community Conserved Area (CCA), which is protected and managed by the local indigenous Litin clan, not a government National Park. Statement 2 is correct as the event emphasizes the ecological connectivity provided by the Brahmaputra basin.

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