Q. With reference to National Parks (NPs) in India, consider the following statements:
1.A National Park can be declared by both the Central Government and the State Governments.
2.The boundaries of a National Park can be altered only by a resolution passed in the State Legislature.
3.Grazing of livestock and private land rights are permitted in National Parks, subject to regulation by the Chief Wildlife Warden.
4.A National Park can be downgraded to the status of a Wildlife Sanctuary with the approval of the State Government.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, both the Central and State Governments have the power to declare an area as a National Park.
- Once the boundaries of a National Park are fixed, they cannot be altered except by a resolution passed by the State Legislature.
- No grazing of livestock or private tenurial rights are allowed in National Parks. These are strictly prohibited, unlike in some Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- A National Park cannot be downgraded to the status of a Sanctuary.
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
