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 ✓ UPSC's answer
Why the answer is (d)
• Section 9 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 prohibits hunting of any wild animal listed in Schedules I–IV, except under Section 11 (danger to human life, disease, or scientific purposes with permission) or Section 12.
• The gharial (1), Indian wild ass (2) and wild buffalo (3) are all Schedule I species, receiving the highest protection.
• Hence 1, 2 and 3, option (d).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 only
- Wild ass and wild buffalo are also protected.
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- Gharial is also a Schedule I species.
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- Indian wild ass is also protected.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017, held on 18 June 2017. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.