99. Consider the following statements about peacock.
i) Peacock was designated as the national bird in 1963.
ii) Under Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, peafowl is in schedule I
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
99. Consider the following statements about peacock.
i) Peacock was designated as the national bird in 1963.
ii) Under Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, peafowl is in schedule I
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
The correct option is C c) i and ii
99 Ans C
Explanation: There are six schedules which give varying degrees of protection. Out of the six schedules, Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection and offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. The penalties for Schedule III and Schedule IV are less and these animals are protected. Schedule V includes the animals which may be hunted. These are Common crow, Fruit bats, Mice & Rats only. Schedule VI contains the plants, which are prohibited from cultivation and planting
c) i and ii
99 Ans C
Explanation: There are six schedules which give varying degrees of protection. Out of the six schedules, Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection and offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. The penalties for Schedule III and Schedule IV are less and these animals are protected. Schedule V includes the animals which may be hunted. These are Common crow, Fruit bats, Mice & Rats only. Schedule VI contains the plants, which are prohibited from cultivation and planting
