Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) Scheme:

1. The scheme provides technical and financial assistance to states for protection of wildlife habitats.
2. The main objective of the scheme is to recover critically endangered species and habitats outside protected areas.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) Scheme aims to recover critically endangered species and habitats outside protected areas. It also seeks to protect wildlife corridors and adjoining areas of high biodiversity value. The scheme provides both technical and financial assistance to states for the protection and management of wildlife habitats.