In which decade did crocodile breeding and conservation work strongly begin in India?
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Correct answer: 1970s
Organised crocodile conservation and captive-breeding efforts gained momentum in India during the 1970s. Project Crocodile was launched in this period to protect declining populations of gharial, mugger and saltwater crocodile. The 1960s did not have such a broad national programme. Exam tip: associate Project Crocodile with the 1970s.
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1970s
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Organised crocodile conservation and captive-breeding efforts gained momentum in India during the 1970s. Project Crocodile was launched in this period to protect declining populations of gharial, mugger and saltwater crocodile. The 1960s did not have such a broad national programme. Exam tip: associate Project Crocodile with the 1970s.
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This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Environment and Ecology. Topic: Wildlife Protection.
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