UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

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:

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3Correct

Explanation

The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, provides for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants. Schedule I of the Act lists endangered species that are granted the highest level of protection, and hunting of these animals is completely prohibited throughout India, except under very specific circumstances permitted by law (e.g., for scientific research, disease control, or if declared a man-eater/dangerous to human life by the Chief Wildlife Warden). Gharial, Indian wild ass, and Wild buffalo are all listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Therefore, they cannot be hunted by any person except under provisions provided by law.
polity-and-governance: According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except u

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