With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements : 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is f

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Q: 89 (IAS/2022)
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

IAS

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Option 1 suggests that both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 1, however, is not accurate because not all wild animals are solely the property of the government. Statement 2 is correct because when a wild animal gets the status of protected under the Indian law, it gets equal protection regardless of residing place.

Option 2 proposes that only statement 2 is correct, which aligns with the provided answer. This statement is accurate in describing that a protected wild animal gets the same level of protection irrespective of where it is found.

Option 3 indicates that both statements 1 and 3 are correct. As stated before, statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 3 is also not entirely correct because not every fear of a protected wild animal becoming a threat to human life can justify its capture or killing. Specific rules and regulations need to be followed.

Option 4 suggests that statement 3 is correct, which, due to the reasons above, is not. Just the apprehension of a threat is not sufficient ground for capturing or killing a protected wild animal. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.

The correct answer is option 2, which asserts only statement 2 is correct.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

 

  1. Environment and Ecology: This topic is relevant because the question is about laws related to wildlife protection.

Sources:

  • "Environment and Ecology" by Majid Husain
  • "Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure" by R. Rajagopalan
  • "India Year Book" by the Government of India

Concepts:

  • Biodiversity
  • Wildlife Protection
  • Conservation
  • Environmental Laws and Policies
  1. Polity and Governance: This topic is relevant because the question pertains to laws and regulations related to wildlife protection.

Sources:

  • "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth
  • "Introduction to the Constitution of India" by Durga Das Basu
  • "Environmental Governance in India" by Maria Antonia Tigre Perez

Concepts:

  • Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Centre-State Relations
  • Powers and Functions of Government Agencies
  1. Current Affairs: It is essential to keep track of recent developments and updates related to wildlife protection in India.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change website
  • World Wildlife Fund India website
  • Down To Earth magazine
  • The Hindu newspaper

Concepts:

  • Conservation Strategies
  • Wildlife Crime
  • Habitat Protection
  • Wildlife Corridors

In terms of specific chapters in NCERT textbooks, you can refer to the following:

  • Class 12 Biology textbook for topics related to biodiversity and conservation
  • Class 8 to 10 Science textbooks for topics related to ecology and environment

It would be best to study the relevant provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and its subsequent amendments. Some other essential acts and regulations are the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, and the Biodiversity Act, 2002.

In addition to the above sources, you can also refer to websites like Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for relevant information.