Which is protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
(A) Porcupine
(B) Gerbil
(C) Bandicoot rat
(D) Squirrel
Correct Answer : Porcupine
Question Asked : SSC Graduate Level Tier-I Exam 2013
Explanation : An endangered species, porcupines are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Among the types especially mentioned for protection under Part I of Schedule II of the Act are Bengal Porcupine and Himalayan Crestless Porcupine.
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