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Management of Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.
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Which of the following is not a primary objective of wildlife sanctuary management in India?

  1. To protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats.

  2. To promote sustainable use of wildlife resources.

  3. To develop infrastructure for tourism and recreation.

  4. To conduct research on wildlife and their habitats.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objectives of wildlife sanctuary management in India are to protect and conserve wildlife and their habitats, to promote sustainable use of wildlife resources, and to conduct research on wildlife and their habitats. Developing infrastructure for tourism and recreation is not a primary objective.

Which of the following is not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Community Reserve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Parks are not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India. Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves are the three types of wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Which of the following is not a management strategy used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Habitat management

  2. Wildlife population management

  3. Tourism management

  4. Research and monitoring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tourism management is not a management strategy used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. Habitat management, wildlife population management, and research and monitoring are the three main management strategies used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Poaching

  2. Habitat loss

  3. Climate change

  4. Overgrazing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overgrazing is not a challenge faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. Poaching, habitat loss, and climate change are the three main challenges faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

  2. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The National Parks Act, 1972


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Parks Act, 1972 is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are the three main legal frameworks for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a role of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Conducting research on wildlife and their habitats.

  2. Providing training to wildlife managers.

  3. Developing management plans for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

  4. Monitoring the status of wildlife populations.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Developing management plans for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks is not a role of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). Conducting research on wildlife and their habitats, providing training to wildlife managers, and monitoring the status of wildlife populations are the three main roles of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a type of protected area in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biosphere Reserve is not a type of protected area in India. National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Conservation Reserve are the three types of protected areas in India.

Which of the following is not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Community Reserve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Parks are not a type of wildlife sanctuary in India. Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves are the three types of wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Which of the following is not a management strategy used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Habitat management

  2. Wildlife population management

  3. Tourism management

  4. Research and monitoring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tourism management is not a management strategy used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. Habitat management, wildlife population management, and research and monitoring are the three main management strategies used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Poaching

  2. Habitat loss

  3. Climate change

  4. Overgrazing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overgrazing is not a challenge faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. Poaching, habitat loss, and climate change are the three main challenges faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

  2. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The National Parks Act, 1972


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Parks Act, 1972 is not a legal framework for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are the three main legal frameworks for the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a role of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Conducting research on wildlife and their habitats.

  2. Providing training to wildlife managers.

  3. Developing management plans for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

  4. Monitoring the status of wildlife populations.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Developing management plans for wildlife sanctuaries and national parks is not a role of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). Conducting research on wildlife and their habitats, providing training to wildlife managers, and monitoring the status of wildlife populations are the three main roles of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in the management of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a type of protected area in India?

  1. National Park

  2. Wildlife Sanctuary

  3. Conservation Reserve

  4. Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biosphere Reserve is not a type of protected area in India. National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Conservation Reserve are the three types of protected areas in India.

Which of the following is not a management strategy used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Habitat management

  2. Wildlife population management

  3. Tourism management

  4. Research and monitoring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tourism management is not a management strategy used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. Habitat management, wildlife population management, and research and monitoring are the three main management strategies used in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India?

  1. Poaching

  2. Habitat loss

  3. Climate change

  4. Overgrazing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overgrazing is not a challenge faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India. Poaching, habitat loss, and climate change are the three main challenges faced by wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

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