Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Critical Tiger Habitats (CTHs) are legally protected under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2.All Protected Areas (PAs) have Critical Tiger Habitats (CTHs).
3.The notification of CTH is done by the state government in consultation with the expert committee constituted for the purpose.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Critical Tiger Habitats (CTHs) are legally protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, not the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Not all Protected Areas (PAs) have Critical Tiger Habitats (CTHs). CTHs are only designated in PAs that meet specific criteria for tiger conservation, such as having high tiger density, abundant prey, and suitable habitat.
Statement 3 is correct. The notification of a CTH is done by the state government in consultation with an expert committee, which includes scientists, wildlife experts, and representatives from relevant government agencies.
Source: ForumIAS
