Q. With reference to Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS) in India, consider the following statements:
1.Wildlife Sanctuaries can be established by the State Government under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2.Certain human activities, such as timber harvesting and the collection of minor forest produce, may be permitted inside Wildlife Sanctuaries.
3.The boundaries of Wildlife Sanctuaries are well-defined and cannot be altered without a resolution passed by the State Legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Wildlife Sanctuaries are indeed declared by the State Government under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Certain activities like grazing, timber harvesting, and minor forest produce collection may be allowed if they do not adversely affect the wildlife.
- Unlike National Parks, the boundaries of Wildlife Sanctuaries are not rigidly fixed, and controlled biotic interference is allowed.
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
