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

Q61.If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

A. A licence is required to cultivate that plant.

B. Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.

C. It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.

D. Such a lant is invasive ‘and harmful to the eco system

Answer: A

There are six schedules under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

· The specified endemic plants in Schedule VI are prohibited from cultivation and planting.

· It further states that “Cultivation of specified plants without license prohibited. –

· (1) no person shall cultivate a specified plant except under, and in accordance with a license granted by the Chief Wildlife Warden or any other officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf;

· 2) Every license granted under this section shall specify the area in which and the conditions, if any, subject to which the licensee shall cultivate a specified plant.”

· Placement in Schedule VI provides for regulation in cultivation of a specified plant and restricts its possession, sale and transportation.

· Both cultivation and trade of specified plants can only be carried out with prior permission of competent authority.