Q. Which of the following is/are comes under the “Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972”?
1.State wildlife advisory boards
2.Regulations for hunting only wild animals.
3.Establishment of sanctuaries.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:
Red Book
Red Book

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: In 1972, Parliament enacted the Wildlife Act (Protection) Act.

The Wildlife Act provides for state wildlife advisory boards, regulations for hunting wild animals and birds, establishment of sanctuaries and national parks, regulations for trade in wild animals, animal products and trophies, and judicially imposed penalties for violating the Act.

Source: FORUMIAS


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