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UPSC 2017: According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
(a)Gharial
(b)Indian wild ass
(c)Wild buffalo
(d)1, 2 and 3
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Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), Gaur or Indian wild cattle (Bos gaurus) and the Wild buffalo (Bubalus arnee) are all listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Hunting of any Schedule I animal is absolutely prohibited, so none of the three can be legally hunted; hence, all 1, 2 and 3 are covered. ([wwfindia.org](https://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/priority_species/threatened_species/gharial/?utm_source=openai))
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