Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Ivory Trade in India”:
1.India illegalized trade in ivory from Asian elephants in 1986 by amending the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
2.The Asian elephant is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: India illegalized trade in ivory from Asian elephants in 1986 by amending the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and including a ‘Chapter VA’.

  • The 1992 amendment included ivory imported into India as illegalized trade in ivory.
  • The Asian elephant is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.

Source: Shankar IAS

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