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If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act,

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If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act,
1972, what is the implication?

(a)

A licence is required to cultivate that plant.

(b)

Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.

(c)

It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.

(d)

Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.

Answer:

(a)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The specified endemic plants in Schedule VI are prohibited from cultivation and planting. As such a licence is required to cultivate that plant. Therefore, the correct answer is (a).