Number of wildlife sanctuaries set up in India at present are
A
515
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B
417
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C
316
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D
294
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Solution
The correct option is C 515 A naturally occurring sanctuary, such as an island, which protects species from getting hunted, predated or poached is called as a wildlife refuge. It is also known as a wildlife sanctuary. Being a protected area, it is a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. 515 wildlife sanctuaries are present in India currently.