With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements

2022

Environment, SpeciesXThreats and Conservation efforts

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer:

(a)

Application Based

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: As per the the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 Wild animals are considered to be property of government. Statement 3 is not correct: apprehension alone is not sufficient. The Chief Wildlife Warden’s approval is required before killing such animal. Therefore by elimination the answer is A.