UPSC 2022EnvironmentModerate

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 ?

a
1 and 2
b
2 only
c
1 and 3
d
3 only
Wildlife Protection LawWildlife (Protection) Act, 1972Indian lawswildlife protectionWild animalsgovernment propertyprotected animalprotected areashuman lifecapturekillingWildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

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