In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

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It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.

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It is endemic to a particular region of India.

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Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.

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Solution

The correct option is A It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
 The Wild Life (Protection) Act of 1972:
Schedule 1 includes Endangered species.
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Act, it enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

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