Question: As the smuggling networks strengthen, India continues to bear the disgrace of being the source of the illegal trade and export of tortoises and freshwater turtles (TFT). Consider the following statements in this regard:

I. 28 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles are found in India. II. Turtles act as scavengers of cleaning up water bodies and generally are used as indicators of river health. III. The National Mission for Clean Ganga envisages breeding and release of turtles to clean wetlands. Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

A) I and III

B) II and III

C) I and II

D) I, II and III