- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, prohibits the hunting of animals listed in Schedule I and Part II of Schedule II. - Hunting of animals in Schedule I is completely prohibited unless it falls under very specific exceptions defined in Section 11 (like animals dangerous to human life or property, or disabled/diseased beyond recovery), which require permission from the Chief Wild Life Warden. - Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is listed in Schedule I. - Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur) is listed in Schedule I. - Wild buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is listed in Schedule I.
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 Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC IAS 2017 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 and its amendments)
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