In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
(a)
It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
(b)
It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
(c)
It is endemic to a particular region of India.
(d)
Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.