Wildlife Protection Act

Q. Match the following species with the given categories:

1) Andaman wild pig	A) Normal species
2) Wild Asiatic buffalo	B) Endemic species
3) Pink-headed duck	C) Extinct species
4) Pine	D) Rare species

1. 1- A, 2- B, 3- C, 4- D
2. 1- B, 2- D, 3- C, 4-A
3. 1- D, 2- B, 3- A, 4- C
4. 1- C, 2- B, 3- D, 4- A

Q. Which of the following is not an objective of the Wildlife Protection Act?

1. Protecting endangered species
2. Providing legal protection for wildlife habitats
3. Restricting trade in wildlife
4. Renovating protected areas according to UN guidelines

Q. Which of the following is not correct regarding the Wildlife Protection Act?

1. The act is to protect the remaining population of endangered species.
2. The act allows trade in wildlife and hunting.
3. The National Board for Wildlife was set up under the Wildlife Protection Act.
4. The National Board for Wildlife advises the Central Government on framing policies for the conservation of wildlife in the country.

Q. The serves as the apex body that plans all wildlife-related projects in India.

1. NBWL
2. Centre for Wildlife Protection
3. IUCN
4. WWF

Q. In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act passed?

1. 1972
2. 1952
3. 1962
4. 1951

Q. When was the Indian wildlife protection act enacted? name any one animal who has been most recently given full or partial legal protection against hunting and trade through India

Q. Which of the following is not a function performed by the National Board for Wildlife?

1. Advising the government on wildlife policies
2. Approving projects in and around national parks
3. Implementing laws to prevent human encroachment
4. Promoting the conservation of wildlife and forests