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UPSC 2020: 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 plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) A licence is required to cultivate that plant.
Section 17C of the Wild Life (Protection) Act stipulates that no person may cultivate a plant listed in Schedule VI except under, and in accordance with, a licence issued by the Chief Wildlife Warden. Thus the implication is that a licence is required; outright prohibition, GM status or invasive nature are not specified consequences. ([edurev.in](https://edurev.in/t/330288/UPSC-Prelims-Previous-Year-Questions-2020-Environment?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 81. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Environmental Governance & Legislation.
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