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UPSC 2017 · Q35 · Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Legislation · Save

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law ?

  1. Gharial
  2. Indian wild ass
  3. Wild buffalo

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2017 · Q91 · Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Legislation · Save

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
(b) and
(c) stated above are correct in this context.
(d) Both
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Answer: (a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.