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 ?

Statements 1 and 2 are correct because under Section 39 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972, wild animals are considered government property, and their legal protection status applies uniformly regardless of whether they are inside or outside a protected area. Statement 3 is incorrect because mere "apprehension" is insufficient; Section 11 of the WPA requires the Chief Wildlife Warden to be satisfied that the animal *has* actually become dangerous to human life before authorizing its capture or killing. The core concept tested is the legal framework and specific regulatory provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.