Wildlife Protection Act 1972 — Set 6
Forest & Wildlife · वन्यजीव संरक्षण अधिनियम 1972 · Questions 51–60 of 140
The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 extends to:
Correct Answer: B. All of India except Jammu & Kashmir (before 2019)
The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 originally extended to the whole of India except the state of Jammu & Kashmir, which had its own wildlife law. After the revocation of J&K's special status in 2019 and its reorganization as Union Territories, the central WPA was extended to J&K and Ladakh as well. The Act now covers the entire territory of India.
Conservation Reserves under WPA 1972 are established primarily to:
Correct Answer: B. Protect landscapes and seascapes of importance between existing protected areas
Conservation Reserves under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 are established to protect landscapes, seascapes, and habitats between existing protected areas. They serve as corridors connecting National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, enabling wildlife movement. Conservation Reserves can be established on government land adjoining protected areas.
Which of the following is NOT a type of Protected Area under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972?
Correct Answer: C. Biosphere Reserve
Biosphere Reserve is not a category under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Biosphere Reserves are designated by the Government of India under UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Programme and have no specific legislative basis under the WPA. National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves are the four Protected Area categories under WPA 1972.
The first Conservation Reserve notified in India was:
Correct Answer: C. Beas Conservation Reserve, Punjab
The Beas Conservation Reserve in Punjab, established to protect the Beas River stretch and its biodiversity, was among the first Conservation Reserves notified in India after the 2002 WPA Amendment. Conservation Reserves can be created on government land including community forest land. They provide legal protection to important wildlife habitats that do not qualify for full sanctuary or national park status.
Under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, a wildlife sanctuary can permit which activity that is NOT permitted in a National Park?
Correct Answer: C. Grazing of livestock in certain conditions
Unlike a National Park, a Wildlife Sanctuary can permit the grazing of livestock under certain conditions as determined by the Chief Wildlife Warden. Sanctuaries may also allow collection of forest produce by local communities in some cases. This flexibility is the key practical distinction between the two categories.
Which organ of the central government is responsible for policy decisions related to wildlife?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is responsible for policy decisions related to wildlife and forest conservation in India. MoEFCC administers the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Forest Conservation Act 1980, and the Environment Protection Act 1986. It also oversees the Central Zoo Authority and the Wildlife Institute of India.
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is located in:
Correct Answer: B. Dehradun
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is an autonomous institution under MoEFCC that conducts research, training, and capacity building in wildlife science and management. WII has played a major role in census methodologies for tigers, elephants, and other wildlife.
The CITES Appendix III listing of a species means:
Correct Answer: C. At least one country has requested international cooperation for trade control
A species listed on CITES Appendix III means at least one country has requested international cooperation to regulate trade in that species. The listing allows the requesting country to control trade with the help of other CITES member nations. Trade in Appendix III species requires a certificate of origin or export permit from the listing country.
The Black Buck (Indian Antelope) is protected under which Schedule of WPA 1972?
Correct Answer: D. Schedule I
The Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra) is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, giving it the highest legal protection. Hunting or poaching of blackbuck carries severe penalties. The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan has been their traditional protectors for centuries.
The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 was passed during which Prime Minister's tenure?
Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi
The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 was passed during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Mrs. Gandhi was personally passionate about wildlife conservation and also launched Project Tiger in 1973. Her government was instrumental in significantly expanding India's protected area network in the early 1970s.