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As per section 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 'captive animal' means any animal specified in Schedule I, II, III or IV which is _________  

A) captured 
B) kept in captivity 
C) bred in captivity

The correct answer is
A,B and C

Wildlife Protection Act: Captive Animal Definition

According to Section 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the term 'captive animal' has a specific meaning.

It refers to any animal listed in Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV of the Act that meets certain conditions.

Understanding Captive Animal Conditions

The definition includes animals that are:

  • Captured: Animals taken from their natural habitat.
  • Kept in captivity: Animals confined or held under human control, regardless of origin.
  • Bred in captivity: Animals born and raised in confinement.

Therefore, the definition encompasses animals from the specified Schedules that fall under any of these three categories: captured, kept in captivity, or bred in captivity.

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