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.

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