Which of the following is/are power/s of “Central Zoo Authority”? 1. Recognition of Zoos 2. Cognizance of offences 3. Permission for acquisition of wild / captive animals How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Which of the following is/are power/s of “Central Zoo Authority”?
1.Recognition of Zoos
2.Cognizance of offences
3.Permission for acquisition of wild / captive animals
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Powers of Central Zoo Authority:

Recognition of zoos
Permission for acquisition of wild / captive animals
Cognizance of offences
Grant of licenses, certificate of ownership, recognition, etc.

Source: Shankar IAS