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Prelims 2022

1 question
Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsWildlife Protection Law and EnforcementMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
wildlife protection · Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement
Related topics:
In-situ and Ex-situ Species Conservation

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2022 · Q89

Prelims 2022, question 89: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

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?

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Prelims 2020

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsWildlife Protection Law and EnforcementEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Schedule VI plant protection · Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

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2020 · Q81

Prelims 2020, question 81: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

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

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Prelims 2017

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsWildlife Protection Law and EnforcementMedium (editorial estimate)
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement · Environmental Laws, Policies and Institutions
Related topics:
Threatened Species and IUCN Red List

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2017 · Q35

Prelims 2017, question 35: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

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:

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsWildlife Protection Law and EnforcementEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement · Environmental Laws, Policies and Institutions
Related topics:
Threatened Species and IUCN Red List

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2017 · Q91

Prelims 2017, question 91: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

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

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