According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild buffalo. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Gharial — Protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (Schedule I). Animals in Schedule I cannot be hunted except under specific legal provisions. Verdict: Correct.

2. Indian wild ass — Also a highly protected species under the Act (Schedule I). Hence, it cannot be hunted except as permitted by law. Verdict: Correct.

3. Wild buffalo — Protected under Schedule I of the Act as well. Therefore, hunting is prohibited except under statutory exceptions. Verdict: Correct.

Since all three are protected animals that cannot be hunted except under provisions of the Act, the correct answer is (d) 1, 2 and 3.