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Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

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In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted?

  1. 1972

  2. 1974

  3. 1976

  4. 1978


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972 to provide legal protection to wildlife and their habitats.

What is the primary objective of the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. To protect wildlife from poaching

  2. To conserve wildlife habitats

  3. To promote sustainable use of wildlife resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act aims to protect wildlife from poaching, conserve wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable use of wildlife resources.

Which of the following is not a protected animal under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Tiger

  2. Lion

  3. Elephant

  4. Sparrow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act provides protection to a wide range of animals, including tigers, lions, and elephants. However, sparrows are not included in the list of protected animals.

What is the maximum punishment for poaching a tiger under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. 3 years imprisonment

  2. 7 years imprisonment

  3. 10 years imprisonment

  4. Life imprisonment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poaching a tiger is a serious offense under the Wildlife Protection Act and can result in life imprisonment.

Which of the following is not a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Reserved Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reserved Forests are not included in the list of protected areas under the Wildlife Protection Act.

What is the role of the Central Zoo Authority under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. To regulate zoos in India

  2. To promote captive breeding of endangered species

  3. To provide financial assistance to zoos

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Zoo Authority is responsible for regulating zoos in India, promoting captive breeding of endangered species, and providing financial assistance to zoos.

Which of the following is not a prohibited activity under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Hunting of endangered species

  2. Trade in wildlife products

  3. Destruction of wildlife habitats

  4. Feeding of wild animals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feeding of wild animals is not a prohibited activity under the Wildlife Protection Act.

What is the penalty for violating the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Fine

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Violating the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act can result in both fine and imprisonment.

Which of the following is not a Schedule under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are only three Schedules under the Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule I, Schedule II, and Schedule III.

What is the purpose of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. To investigate wildlife crimes

  2. To collect intelligence on wildlife trafficking

  3. To coordinate enforcement efforts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is responsible for investigating wildlife crimes, collecting intelligence on wildlife trafficking, and coordinating enforcement efforts.

Which of the following is not a function of the National Board for Wildlife under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Advising the Central Government on wildlife conservation

  2. Reviewing the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act

  3. Approving the creation of new protected areas

  4. Issuing hunting permits


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Issuing hunting permits is not a function of the National Board for Wildlife.

What is the role of the State Wildlife Advisory Board under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. To advise the State Government on wildlife conservation

  2. To review the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act in the State

  3. To approve the creation of new protected areas in the State

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Wildlife Advisory Board is responsible for advising the State Government on wildlife conservation, reviewing the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act in the State, and approving the creation of new protected areas in the State.

Which of the following is not a power of the Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Granting hunting permits

  2. Issuing licenses for trade in wildlife products

  3. Seizing wildlife products involved in illegal trade

  4. Releasing confiscated wildlife back into the wild


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Releasing confiscated wildlife back into the wild is not a power of the Chief Wildlife Warden.

What is the penalty for possessing wildlife products derived from an endangered species under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Fine

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Possessing wildlife products derived from an endangered species can result in both fine and imprisonment under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Which of the following is not a Schedule under the Wildlife Protection Act?

  1. Schedule I

  2. Schedule II

  3. Schedule III

  4. Schedule IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are only three Schedules under the Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule I, Schedule II, and Schedule III.

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