Question

UPSC Prelims 2020 Question:

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

1. A license is required to cultivate that plant.
2. Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.
3. It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.
4. Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: A license is required to cultivate that plant.

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 specifies certain plant species that are prohibited from cultivation and planting. According to the Act, Chief Wildlife Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf can grant license for the cultivation of these species.
These species include:

Beddomes’ cycad (Cycas beddomei)
Blue Vanda (Vanda soerulec)
Kuth (Saussurea lappa)
Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)
Pitcher plant (Nepenthes khasiana)
Red Vanda (Rananthera imschootiana)

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Environment | Biodiversity and Conservation

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