Mineral Concession Powers (Centre vs State)
Question
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 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.
Options
1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court has ruled that wild animals are government property. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 accords equal protection to a specified protected animal regardless of whether it is inside or outside a sanctuary. However, mere "apprehension" of danger is not a sufficient ground to kill a protected animal; it must be a legally established, imminent threat authorized by the Chief Wildlife Warden.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q89
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Federalism & Centre-State
Type
Assertion-Reason
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 Judicial Interpretations
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