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​How many schedules are there in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?​
Question

How many schedules are there in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

A.

Seven

B.

Five

C.

Six

D.

Four

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) six.

The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 of India is an important legislation aimed at the conservation and protection of wildlife.

It contains six schedules, which classify animals, plants, and prohibited activities based on the level of protection they require.

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The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (WPA, 1972) has six schedules:
  • Schedule I:Covers endangered species that require the highest level of protection
  • Schedule II:Covers animal species that require a lesser degree of protection
  • Schedule III:Covers protected plant species
  • Schedule IV:Covers scheduled specimens under CITES

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