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Consider the following statements with reference to the National Board for Wildlife:
- It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- The board is ‘advisory’ in nature and can only advise the Government on policy making for conservation of wildlife.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
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B |
Only 2
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C |
Both 1 and 2
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D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Your Ans is
Right ans is C
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
- The National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was subsequently amended during 1991 and last during 2002.
- As per the amendment of the Act in 2002, a provision was incorporated for the constitution of NBWL, replacing the Indian Board for Wildlife.
- It came into existence with the Gazette Notification dated 22nd September 2003.
- The board is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- It has 47 members with the Prime Minister in the Chair. The Minister in charge of the Ministry of Environment & Forests in the Central Government is the Vice-Chairperson.
Functions
- It is the apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries i.e. Protected Areas.
- No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
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