Consider the following statements regarding National Board for Wildlife (NBWL): 1.It is chaired by the Prime Minister. 2. No alteration of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without the approval of the NBWL. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Both statements are correct

NBWL is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972.
Chairman: Prime minister.
Vice-Chairperson: Minister of Environment, Forests & Climate Change.
Functions: Its role is advisory in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for the conservation of wildlife in the country.
The board has the power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
No alteration of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without the approval of the NBWL.