Terms Conventions Policies And Reports Ques 9

Question: The Wildlife ‘Protection Act, 1972 provides for various categories of protected areas. These include:
  1. National parks
  2. Wildlife sanctuaries
  3. Biosphere reserve
  4. Tiger reserves Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

Options:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2 and 4 only

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Biosphere reserves are created by merely a notification and they DO NOT require legislation. National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves, community reserves, conservation reserves are backed up by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.