The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

The Indian Forest Act, 1927

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

They are areas set aside for religious purposes and are protected from exploitation.

They are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna due to traditional conservation practices.

They serve as corridors connecting different wildlife habitats, facilitating species movement.

All of the above

Tiger

Asiatic Lion

Snow Leopard

Indian Peafowl

To involve local communities in forest conservation and management.

To promote sustainable forest harvesting practices.

To reduce human-wildlife conflict.

To enhance the livelihood opportunities of forest-dependent communities.

Madhya Pradesh

Karnataka

Uttarakhand

Maharashtra

To protect representative ecosystems and promote sustainable development.

To conserve genetic diversity and provide habitat for endangered species.

To promote ecotourism and generate revenue for local communities.

To conduct scientific research and monitor ecological changes.

Shikar

Jhum cultivation

Falconry

Net hunting

To protect tiger habitats and ensure their long-term survival.

To reduce human-tiger conflict and promote coexistence.

To enhance tiger population through captive breeding and reintroduction.

To promote tiger-based ecotourism and generate revenue for local communities.

Gujarat

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Karnataka

It promotes the use of eco-friendly materials for idol making, reducing pollution.

It raises awareness about the importance of protecting elephants, whose tusks are used in idol making.

It encourages the release of idols into water bodies, which can harm aquatic ecosystems.

It involves the use of natural resources, such as flowers and leaves, for decorations.

Uttarakhand

Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Karnataka

To conserve snow leopard habitats and ensure their long-term survival.

To reduce human-snow leopard conflict and promote coexistence.

To enhance snow leopard population through captive breeding and reintroduction.

To promote snow leopard-based ecotourism and generate revenue for local communities.

Karnataka

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Assam

It promotes the use of kites made from natural materials, reducing pollution.

It raises awareness about the importance of protecting birds, especially during migration.

It encourages the release of birds into the wild, symbolizing freedom and good luck.

All of the above

Assam

Uttar Pradesh

West Bengal

Bihar