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

1. It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger. 

2. It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction. 

3. It is endemic to a particular region of India.

4. Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.

Correct Answer :

It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.