UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2017

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    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:

    A)  Only 1 

    B)  2 and 3    

    C)  1 and 3

    D)         1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Exp. [d] The Government of India subsequently accorded the highest level of protection to Gharial by bringing it under Schedule 1 of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. In 1976, Project Crocodile was initiated with support from the United Nations Development programme and Food and Agriculture Organisation. The Indian wild ass is native to Southern Asia. As of 2016, it is listed as Near Threatened by IUCN. Wild Buffalo is also listed under the Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972


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