QUESTION

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2017

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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Explanation

In 1972, the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA) was enacted for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants.

It was made to prevent hunting and also to control trade in wildlife products. Wildlife laws divide species into schedules ranked from I to V.

Section 9 of WPA prohibits hunting of any wild animal specified in Schedules 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Tiger is listed in Schedule I of the act. So if a species is listed in Schedule I of the act, It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

Note: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, of 1972 underwent amendments in 2022 which impacted the scheduling of wild animals.

Previously, there were six schedules. The amendment streamlined them into four schedules.

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