Consider the following statements:

1. SACON was established by India’s famous ornithologist. Salim Ali.
2. It is part of the BNHS.

Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans-[D] 

Explanation – Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) is a national centre for information, education and research in ornithology and natural history in India. It was inspired by, established and named in honour of Salim Ali after his death, the leading pioneer of ornithology in India. It is an autonomous organisation established in 1990 and registered under the Indian Societies Registration and thus not a part of BNHS.