Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Under Section 39 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, no person is allowed to acquire or keep in his possession any wildlife which is state property.
2.The Sarus crane falls under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3.The subject of Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds lies in the Concurrent List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Under Section 39 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, no person is allowed to acquire or keep in his possession any wildlife which is state property. The subject of Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds lies in the Concurrent List.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Sarus crane falls under Schedule IV of the Act.

Source: Indian Express