Q. Which of the following protected area/areas boundaries can be altered by National Board of Wildlife?
1. Biosphere Reserves
2. Wildlife sanctuaries
3. Tiger Reserves
4. National Parks
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Power of National Board of Wildlife related to Protected Areas:
The Board may recommend the alteration of the boundaries of a sanctuary / National Park to the State Government.
The Board may approve or disapprove of the construction of commercial tourist lodges, hotels, zoos, safari parks inside a sanctuary / National Park by the Chief Wild Life Warden.
No alteration of boundaries of a tiger reserve shall be made except on recommendation of the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the National Board for Wild Life.
No State Government shall de-notify a tiger reserve, except in public interest with the approval of the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the National Board for Wild Life.
