Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Law prohibits exhibition of performing animals.

  2. Law prohibits exhibition of performing specified animals.

  3. Law is silent on performing animals.

  4. Law restricts exhibition of performing animals.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Section 24 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 states that where it is proved to any magistrate on a complaint made by a police officer that the training or exhibition of any performing animals has been accompanied by unnecessary pain or suffering and should be prohibited or allowed only subject to conditions, the court may make an order against the person in respect of whom the complaint is made, prohibiting the training or exhibition or imposing such conditions in relation thereto, as may be specified by the order.