Civil Services Examination · Question 89
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?
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Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation
Scheduled animals get equal protection inside or outside protected areas. Under Section 39 only certain wild animals (killed, captured, etc.) become government property, and killing requires that the animal has actually become dangerous, not mere apprehension.