Which apex body was set up under Wildlife Protection Act to review all wildlife-related projects?

National Board for Wildlife

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National Board for forests

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National Board for endangered species

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National Board for protection of wildlife

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Solution

The correct option is A National Board for Wildlife
An organisation called the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) was set up under the Wildlife Protection Act. It serves as the apex body that reviews all wildlife-related projects. It also approves projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.

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