Question

When is World Wildlife Week observed?
1. First week of September
2. Last week of September
3. First week of October
4. Last week of October

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : First week of October

The correct answer is First week of October.

• World Wildlife Week is celebrated in the first week of October.

• India is one of the 17 mega diversities of the world. Therefore, it is important to protect and conserve its biodiversity.
• Wildlife Week is celebrated annually across India between 2nd to 8th October.
• It is celebrated with the aim to protect and preserve the flora and fauna of India.
• The first Wildlife Week was observed in 1957. 
• Wildlife Week 2020 marked the 66th Wildlife Week which was celebrated under the theme RoaR (Roar and Revive) – Exploring Human-Animal Relationships.
• During wildlife week, various workshops are conducted across the country by experts to sensitize various age groups about the critical aspects of wildlife conservation.