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In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
D.Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.
C.It is endemic to a particular region of India.
A.It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
B.It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
Correct Answer: Option A
Animals listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 are granted the highest level of protection under Indian law.
Since the tiger is also listed under Schedule I, a tortoise listed under the same schedule receives the same legal protection as the tiger.
Therefore, option A is correct.
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