Q. Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?
1.Grazing activities are permitted in national park.
2.Wildlife sanctuaries can be created for a particular species whereas the national park is not primarily focused on a particular species.
3.The Central Government may also declare Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park under certain conditions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: National Parks enjoy a greater degree of protection than sanctuaries.
- Certain activities which are regulated in sanctuaries, such as grazing of livestock, are prohibited in National Parks.
- Wildlife sanctuary can be created for a particular species (for e.g. grizzled giant squirrel w.l.s in srivalliputhur) whereas the national park is not primarily focused on a particular species.
- The Central Government may also declare Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park under certain conditions.
Source: Shankar IAS
