With reference to the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements: 1. It is notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The sanctuary is part of the Aravalli mountain system and features a dry deciduous forest ecosystem. 3. Commercial mining and new polluting industries are strictly prohibited within the ESZ. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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B) 2 and 3 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because Eco-Sensitive Zones are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, not the Wildlife Protection Act. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the sanctuary is located in the Aravalli ranges, contains dry deciduous vegetation, and the ESZ guidelines strictly prohibit commercial mining and polluting industries.