Consider the following statements about National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): 1. It was established in 1972 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. It got established following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force..Which of the above given statement is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements about National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):
1. It was established in 1972 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. It got established following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force..
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

About National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):

NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. It was constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
It got established in 2005 following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force.

Objectives of National Tiger Conservation Authority:

Firstly, providing statutory authority to Project Tiger so that compliance with its directives becomes legal.
Secondly, fostering accountability of Center-State in the management of Tiger Reserves by providing a basis for MoU with States within our federal structure.
Thirdly, providing for oversight by Parliament.
Lastly, addressing livelihood interests of local people in areas surrounding Tigers Reserves.

Source: ForumIAS