Question: In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
Options:
A) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
B) It not longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
C) It is endemic to a particular region of India.
D) Both [b] and [c] stated above are correct in this context.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Exp. [a] Tiger is also an animal included in Schedule-1 of Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Hence, tortoise in said question also will enjoy same level of protection.
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