With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements : 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 and 2
- B2 onlyCorrect
- C1 and 3
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. Wild animals are not the "sole property" of the government. The government acts as a trustee of wildlife on behalf of the public, exercising regulatory authority under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Statement 2 is correct. When a wild animal is declared protected, it receives equal protection whether found inside or outside protected areas.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Mere apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming dangerous to human life is not sufficient ground for its capture or killing. The Act requires actual danger and permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
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