Question

Which of the following is correct for a wildlife sanctuary?

• A. It is an artificially created protected area for animals.
• B. It is a protected area for threatened and endangered wild animals.
• C. Capturing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited here.
• D. Both B and C.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C.

Wildlife sanctuary is a naturally occurring geographic territory within which the wildlife is protected. It provides protection to the threatened or endangered wild animals. This is because capturing and poaching are strictly prohibited in such areas. Only the people living in wildlife sanctuaries are allowed some activities like grazing their livestock, collecting medicinal plants and firewood, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is the option D.