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If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

B.Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.
A.A licence is required to cultivate that plant.
D.Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.
C.It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.

Correct Answer: Option A

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 contains six schedules.

Schedule VI lists specified endemic plants whose cultivation is regulated.

As per the Act, no person shall cultivate a specified plant listed under Schedule VI without a license granted by the Chief Wildlife Warden or an officer authorized by the State Government.

The license specifies the area and conditions under which the plant can be cultivated.

Therefore, a license is required to cultivate a plant species placed under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.