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 :

Option (A) — 1 only

• Amur Falcons are long distance migratory raptors that travel annually from their breeding grounds in East Asia to wintering grounds in Southern Africa.
• Doyang Lake in Nagaland serves as a crucial stopover site for millions of these birds, earning the state the title of Falcon Capital of the World.
• A massive community led conservation effort successfully ended the local practice of hunting these birds, transforming the villagers into dedicated protectors.

• Statement 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds: Correct. The transition of local communities around Doyang Lake from hunting to protecting the falcons is a globally recognized conservation success.
• Statement 2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites: Incorrect. Advanced tracking technologies like satellite tags are used by researchers to map and study migration routes, but they do not guide the birds, which rely on natural navigation.
• Statement 3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes: Incorrect. Amur Falcons are strictly migratory and only visit India temporarily during their transit to Africa, not as permanent residents.