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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Which of the following characteristics of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act are correct ? Choose the most appropriate option. Characteristics : I. To make provisions for habitat for wild animals. II. To publish list of protected species. III. To ban hunting to save endangered species. IV. To include important subjects like forests and wildlife in the Union List.
  1. A Only I, II and III are correct.
  2. B Only I, II and IV are correct.
  3. C Only II, III and IV are correct.
  4. D Only I, III and IV are correct.
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Model Answer

Option A — Only I, II and III are correct.

The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provided for protecting habitats (I), published an all-India list of protected species (II), and banned hunting of endangered species (III). Forests and wildlife were added to the Concurrent List, not the Union List (IV is incorrect).

Explanation

The passage clearly states the Act's provisions: protecting habitats, publishing a protected species list, and banning hunting. Statement IV is a common trap — the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) moved forests and wildlife to the Concurrent List, not the Union List. Examiners expect you to know this distinction. Always eliminate factually wrong statements in MCQs first.

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