UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 37 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on Amur Falcons Doyang Lake

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. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 only
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Answer: A. 1 only

Verdict

Only statement 1 is correct, so the answer is Option (a).

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is correct: Amur falcons have been coming to Doyang valley for a long time. They even have a local name, eninum, which in the Lotha language means 'mysterious creatures'. In Nagaland's Pangti village, hunters turned protectors after realising the worth of conserving the remarkable Amur falcon.

Statement 2 is not correct: Three satellite-tagged Amur Falcons - Apapang, Alang and Ahu - were recently tracked as they moved across continents. However, the falcons cannot be guided back to their stopover sites by such tracking technology.

Statement 3 is not correct: For a few weeks every winter, the Doyang valley in Nagaland becomes a pause point for the Amur falcons. They gather along the Doyang River, feeding on swarms of insects, building the strength needed for an uninterrupted flight over open water. Therefore it is not a place of permanent residence.

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