Consider the following statements on Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972:

1. Bharal and Musk deer found in Uttarakhand are comprised in Schedule 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
2. Hornbill is included in Schedule 2.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is:(a) Only 1

Explanation:
• Bharal (Blue Sheep) and Musk Deer are both listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, providing them the highest level of protection due to their endangered status.
• Hornbills, including species like the Great Indian Hornbill, are listed under Schedule I, not Schedule II. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.

Information Booster:
• Schedule I animals are offered maximum protection, and offenses against them attract the highest penalties.
• Musk deer is classified as endangered and is found in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
• Bharal is mostly seen in high-altitude areas like Gangotri National Park.
• The Great Hornbill is the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
• Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in 1972 and amended in 2022.