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Q. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which of the following activities are banned in relation to India's National Bird, the Peacock?
  1. Killing of Peacock
  2. Domestic Trade of Peacock Feathers
  3. Export of Peacock Feathers
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: Peacock, protected under Schedule-I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, has bans on its killing (Sec 51(1-A)) and export of its feathers or articles. However, domestic trade in naturally shed feathers is permitted (Sec 43(3)(a) & 44). Thus, only killing and export are banned, while domestic trade is allowed.
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