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SSC Sample Paper NCERT - Sample Paper-8

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    In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?                                                                                                                                                (2017)

    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 now 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.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Schedule I animals under the Wildlife Act enjoy the highest protection in India. Since tiger is also covered in Schedule I, option A is correct.


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