Wildlife Protection Acts and Regulations

Description: This quiz covers the various Acts and Regulations in India that are aimed at protecting wildlife and their habitats.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. National Park

  2. Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conservation Reserves are not specifically mentioned in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as a protected area.

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides legal protection to how many species of plants and animals?

  1. 100

  2. 500

  3. 1000

  4. 2000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides legal protection to approximately 1000 species of plants and animals.

Which of the following is NOT a Schedule in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schedule IV is not a Schedule in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Which Schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 includes animals that are considered to be vermin?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule V


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schedule V of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 includes animals that are considered to be vermin.

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended in which year to include provisions for the protection of wildlife?

  1. 1972

  2. 1980

  3. 1991

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Forest Act, 1927 was amended in 1972 to include provisions for the protection of wildlife.

Which of the following is NOT a type of protected area under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?

  1. National Park

  2. Sanctuary

  3. Reserve Forest

  4. Protected Forest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reserve Forests are not a type of protected area under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted to conserve and protect India's:

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Forests

  3. Wetlands

  4. Coastal Ecosystems


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted to conserve and protect India's biodiversity.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Advising the Government on matters relating to the conservation of biodiversity

  2. Granting approvals for the use of biological resources

  3. Collecting and disseminating information on biodiversity

  4. Regulating the import and export of biological resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regulating the import and export of biological resources is not a function of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).

The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 was enacted to:

  1. Increase the penalties for wildlife offenses

  2. Provide for the establishment of Wildlife Crime Control Bureaus

  3. Strengthen the role of local communities in wildlife conservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 was enacted to increase the penalties for wildlife offenses, provide for the establishment of Wildlife Crime Control Bureaus, and strengthen the role of local communities in wildlife conservation.

Which of the following is NOT a Schedule in the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schedule IV is not a Schedule in the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006.

The Project Tiger initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 1973

  2. 1983

  3. 1993

  4. 2003


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Project Tiger initiative was launched in 1973.

The main objective of Project Tiger is to:

  1. Protect tiger habitats

  2. Increase tiger population

  3. Reduce human-tiger conflict

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of Project Tiger is to protect tiger habitats, increase tiger population, and reduce human-tiger conflict.

Which of the following is NOT a tiger reserve in India?

  1. Kaziranga National Park

  2. Ranthambore National Park

  3. Kanha National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is not a tiger reserve in India.

The Project Elephant initiative was launched in which year?

  1. 1979

  2. 1989

  3. 1999

  4. 2009


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Project Elephant initiative was launched in 1992.

The main objective of Project Elephant is to:

  1. Protect elephant habitats

  2. Increase elephant population

  3. Reduce human-elephant conflict

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of Project Elephant is to protect elephant habitats, increase elephant population, and reduce human-elephant conflict.

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