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Section 9 Wildlife Protection Act 1972 absolutely PROHIBITS:

Athe HUNTING of any wild animal specified in Schedule I, II, III or IV (with limited exceptions for self-defence, scientific research, education permitted by authorities)
Bany photography of wild animals (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11) (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11)
Cany visit to national parks by tourists (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11) (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11)
Dany farming activity in rural areas (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11) (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the HUNTING of any wild animal specified in Schedule I, II, III or IV (with limited exceptions for self-defence, scientific research, education permitted by authorities)
1. Section 9 Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: 'No person shall hunt any wild animal specified in Schedules I, II, III and IV, except as provided under section 11 and section 12.' 2. Section 11 permits hunting of wild animals (Schedule I, II) only with the prior permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden in cases of: (i) self-defence; (ii) animal becoming dangerous to human life or disabled or diseased. 3. Section 12 permits hunting for: (i) scientific research; (ii) education; (iii) collection of specimens for zoos. 4. Schedule I species include: tiger, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, snow leopard, gharial, etc. 5. Hence option B is correct. _Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution of India / Stockholm/Rio/Paris / Indian SC environmental jurisprudence — Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 9 read with Section 11_
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