Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Wildlife Warden shall be the authority who shall control, manage and maintain all Protected Areas. 2. The State Board for Wildlife shall advise the State Government on the selection and management of areas to be declared as protected areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Chief Wildlife Warden shall be the authority who shall control, manage and maintain all Protected Areas.

The National Board for Wildlife may make recommendations on the setting up of and management of National Parks, Sanctuaries and other protected areas and on matters relating to restriction of activities in those areas.
The State Board for Wildlife shall advise the State Government on the selection and management of areas to be declared as protected areas.

Source: Shankar IAS