UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 27
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
- Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
- When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
- 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 ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (2 only)
Explanation: Protected species receive statutory protection inside and outside sanctuaries. Ownership and killing provisions are more qualified than statements 1 and 3 suggest.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. False / does not qualify - The Wildlife (Protection) Act does not make every wild animal categorically Government property merely because it exists in the wild.
2. True / qualifies - Statutory protection of protected animals is not confined to wildlife sanctuaries/national parks.
3. False / does not qualify - Mere apprehension of danger does not suffice; statutory authorities must follow prescribed conditions and orders for capture/killing.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes 1 even though The Wildlife (Protection) Act does not make every wild animal categorically Government property merely because it exists in the wild.
B. Correct-selects exactly the correct statements/items identified above.
C. Incorrect-includes 1 even though The Wildlife (Protection) Act does not make every wild animal categorically Government property merely because it exists in the wild.; includes 3 even though Mere apprehension of danger does not suffice; statutory authorities must follow prescribed conditions and orders for capture/killing.; omits 2 even though Statutory protection of protected animals is not confined to wildlife sanctuaries/national parks.
D. Incorrect-includes 3 even though Mere apprehension of danger does not suffice; statutory authorities must follow prescribed conditions and orders for capture/killing.; omits 2 even though Statutory protection of protected animals is not confined to wildlife sanctuaries/national parks.