Question: The Wildlife ‘Protection Act, 1972 provides for various categories of protected areas. These include:
- National parks
- Wildlife sanctuaries
- Biosphere reserve
- 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.