Question

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for which of the following protected areas.

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• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1, 2 and 3
• C. Only 2, 3 and 4
• D. All of the Above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the Above

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries have been provided for in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Act provides for four type of protected areas viz. Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves. National parks and Wildlife sanctuaries are created by state government via a notification. However, alteration of boundaries of a national park can only be done via a legislation passed by the state government. Biosphere Reserves are not provided for under any act.