The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in ________.

1965

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1968

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1972

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1975

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Solution

The correct option is D $1972$
The Government of India enacted Wildlife Act in 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching , smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent.

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