Question

This Act was passed in 1972 to protect the flaura and fauna in India. It established schedules of protected plant and animal species. It prohibited the cultivation of endemic plants and banned the practice of hunting. This Act was amended six times and the latest amendment was done in 2008. Name this Act.

• A. Wildlife Protection Act
• B. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
• C. Biological Diversity Act
• D. Wildlife Conservation Act

Answer 1

The correct option is A Wildlife Protection Act

The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 sanctioned the creation of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and bio-reserves for the protection of threatened plant and animal species in India. This Act has 66 sections and six schedules banning the practice of hunting and poaching. The Wildlife Advisory Boards were established, and powers were delegated to them to protect India's wildlife.