With reference to the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL), consider the following statements: 1. The National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 2. The Prime Minister of India chairs the National Board of Wildlife. 3. Managing wildlife corridors between protected areas is one of the primary functions of NBWL. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL), consider the following statements:
1.The National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2.The Prime Minister of India chairs the National Board of Wildlife.
3.Managing wildlife corridors between protected areas is one of the primary functions of NBWL.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body established under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The primary functions of NBWL include: 1) Framing policies and advising the central government on promoting conservation and development of wildlife and forests, 2) Making recommendations for the effective implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, 3) Reviewing and approving projects in and around protected areas that may have an impact on wildlife and their habitats, 4) Advising on matters relating to the protection and management of wildlife and its habitats, including the establishment and management of sanctuaries and national parks. However, managing wildlife corridors between protected areas is not one of the primary functions of NBWL.

Statement 2 is correct. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio chairperson of the National Board of Wildlife.

Source: The Hindu

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