Question

Which of the following statements are true about sanctuaries?

• A. Sanctuaries can be set up by either the government or private agency.
• B. Sanctuaries do not permit any type of human activity.
• C. Sanctuaries are established to protect only a particular type of species.
• D. Sanctuaries cannot be upgraded to national parks.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Sanctuaries can be set up by either the government or private agency.
C Sanctuaries are established to protect only a particular type of species.

Sanctuaries are secured areas for the development and maintenance of wild life.They can be set up by either the government or private agency and are establised to protect only a particular type of species. Sanctuaries cannot be upgraded to national parks. They permit limited forms of human activity in the premises.