According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided

2017

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)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(d)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The Government of India has accorded the highest level of protection to Gharial by bringing it under Schedule I of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. The Indian wild ass is a subspecies of the onager 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. www.civilsdaily.com/culling-vermins-schedules-wildlife-protection-act-1972/