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Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which schedule provides the absolute highest level of protection to species?

  1. Schedule I
  2. Schedule II
  3. Schedule III
  4. Schedule V

Answer: Schedule I

Schedule I and part II of Schedule II provide absolute protection, and an offence involving these species attracts the highest penalties.

Topic Environmental Acts
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