UPSC Prelims GS - 2017

Question 41
EASYCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

    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 not it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
    c
    It is endemic to a particular region of India.
    d
    Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.