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

  1. A.A licence is required to cultivate that plant.
  2. B.Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.
  3. C.It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.
  4. D.Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. A licence is required to cultivate that plant.

Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, lists specific specified plants, the possession, cultivation, and sale of which are prohibited except under a licence. This schedule aims to protect endangered flora. Granting a licence allows regulated cultivation and trade, differentiating it from a complete ban. It does not indicate a plant's genetic modification status or its ecological impact as invasive.

Source: UPSC gs1 2020

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