UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2017

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    In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

    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.

    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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