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 no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and how 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.