Consider the following statements: 1. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) combats wildlife crime and enforce the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. Elephant reserves and corridors are legally protected under the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 1972. Select the correct statements using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 2 is incorrect. Elephant reserves and corridors have no legal sanctity under the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 1972.

Statement 1 is correct. WCCB combats wildlife crime and enforce the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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