UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 64
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 ?
- Gharial
- Indian wild ass
- Wild buffalo
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The gharial, Indian wild ass and wild buffalo were all protected wild animals under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Hunting is barred except limited statutory exceptions.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Gharials receive high protection under wildlife law against hunting.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The Indian wild ass is a legally protected wild species.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - Wild buffalo is also protected against hunting under the Act.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 2, 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
D: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
Review Note: The Act’s schedule structure changed in 2022; hunting exceptions and exact schedules should be verified against the relevant date.