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Which of the following statement/s is/ are correct in the context of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

1. It extends to the whole of India and provides for protection of wild animals, birds & plants.

2. It has six Schedules which give varying degrees of protection.

3. Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection- offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties.

4. The plants in Schedule VI are prohibited from cultivation and planting.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

. 2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Explanation: Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir was not covered by the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The Indian Wildlife Protection Act now applies to J&K as a result of the reorganisation act.. The second part of the statement is correct that it provides for protection of wild animals, birds and plants. Also know that- Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection - offences under these are prescribed the highest penalties. Species listed in Schedule III and Schedule IV are also protected, but the penalties are much lower. Schedule V includes the animals which may be hunted. The plants in Schedule VI are prohibited from cultivation and planting. Some of the common animals, birds which are part of Schedule I are- Blackbuck, Cheetah, Gangetic Dolphin, Gaur or Indian Bison, Indian Elephant, Indian Lion, Indian Wild Ass, Lion- tailed Macaque, Pygmy Hog, Rhinoceros, Snow leopard, Tiger, Crocodile, Gharial, Great Indian Bustard.