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.…

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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?

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

1 incorrect: Wild animals captured/killed become government property; not that all wild animals are owned by government. 2 correct: Protection under WPA, 1972 applies wherever the animal is found. 3 incorrect: Killing requires the Chief Wildlife Warden's certification that the animal has actually become dangerous, not just apprehension.

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals…

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