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Wildlife Law Compliance

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Wildlife Law Compliance in India.
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Which of the following is not a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Sparrow

  4. Elephant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sparrow is not a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the maximum punishment for hunting a tiger under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum punishment for hunting a tiger under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs.

Which of the following is not a prohibited activity under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Hunting of endangered species

  2. Trading in wildlife products

  3. Destruction of wildlife habitat

  4. Feeding wild animals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feeding wild animals is not a prohibited activity under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Who is responsible for enforcing the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Forest Department

  2. Police

  3. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Forest Department, Police, and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are all responsible for enforcing the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the penalty for possessing wildlife products without a valid permit under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penalty for possessing wildlife products without a valid permit under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000.

Which of the following is not a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

  4. Leopard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lion is not a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the maximum punishment for trading in wildlife products without a valid permit under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum punishment for trading in wildlife products without a valid permit under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh.

Which of the following is not a Schedule II species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Blackbuck

  2. Nilgai

  3. Chinkara

  4. Four-horned antelope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Four-horned antelope is not a Schedule II species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the maximum punishment for destroying wildlife habitat under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum punishment for destroying wildlife habitat under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000.

Which of the following is not a Schedule III species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Peafowl

  2. Parrot

  3. Myna

  4. Kingfisher


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Myna is not a Schedule III species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the maximum punishment for hunting a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum punishment for hunting a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs.

Which of the following is not a Schedule IV species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Common langur

  2. Rhesus macaque

  3. Nilgiri tahr

  4. Himalayan black bear


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Himalayan black bear is not a Schedule IV species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the maximum punishment for hunting a Schedule II species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum punishment for hunting a Schedule II species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000.

Which of the following is not a Schedule V species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Indian wolf

  2. Jackal

  3. Fox

  4. Porcupine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Porcupine is not a Schedule V species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

What is the maximum punishment for hunting a Schedule III species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. 7 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh

  4. Life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum punishment for hunting a Schedule III species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000.

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