Question

The wildlife protection act was enacted for the protection ofand

• A. plants
• B. animals

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The government enacted the wildlife protection act to prevent the illegal cutting down of trees and hunting of animals. As per the act, anyone trying to harm plants or animals is liable to a fine of 25000 rupees and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years. Other measures taken by the government include declaring some forests as protected areas where cutting down of trees and hunting of animals is strictly prohibited.​ ​ ​