In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]
(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
(b) It no 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.
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Wild Life (Protection) Act of 1972: Schedule 1 includes Endangered species.
- In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Act, it enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.