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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

A
A licence is required to cultivate that plant.
B
Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.
C
It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.
D
Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
Correct Answer
A licence is required to cultivate that plant.
Legal Framework: The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 contains specific schedules to protect flora and fauna. Schedule VI is specifically dedicated to the regula......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Legal Framework ▼
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 contains specific schedules to protect flora and fauna. Schedule VI is specifically dedicated to the regulation of specified endemic plants.
Cultivation Constraints ▼
Listing a plant in this schedule does not mean an absolute, blanket ban on its cultivation or possession. Instead, it strictly mandates that any individual or institution wishing to cultivate, collect, or trade these specific plants must first obtain a formal, written license from the designated Chief Wildlife Warden.
Conclusion ▼
Thus, the core implication is the strict requirement of a regulatory cultivation license.
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