Question

'Wildlife Protection Act" was enacted by the Indian government in:

• A. 1952
• B. 1972
• C. 1958
• D. 1973

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1972

The correct option is B
Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Wildlife Protection Act is also referred to as the wildlife conservation act.
2. This act was formed by the parliament of India on 9th September 1972.
3. The wildlife conservation act was formed for the protection of plants, birds, and wild animal species.
4. Wildlife is referred to all the animals, birds, and fishes that are native to forests and cannot be domesticated.
5. By this law, hunting or harvesting throughout the whole of India was outlawed.

Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option A:

The Wildlife Protection Act was not enacted by the Indian government in 1952.

Option B:

The Wildlife Protection Act was not enacted by the Indian government in 1958

Option D:

The Wildlife Protection Act was not enacted by the Indian government in 1973

Final answer:
'Wildlife Protection Act" was enacted by the Indian government in 1972.