The Wildlife (Protection) Act was adopted in ________.
A
1971
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B
1972
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C
1973
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D
1974
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Solution
The correct option is B 1972 The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for the protection of plants and animal species. Wildlife Protection Act 1972 was passed on August21,1972, but was later implemented on September9,1972.
This act prohibits the capturing, killing, poisoning or trapping of the wild animal. It extends to the whole of India except the State of JammuandKashmir. The objectives are as follows:
Prohibition of hunting
Protection and management of wildlife habitats
Establishment of protected areas
Regulation and control of trade in parts and products derived from wildlife