Question

The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in the year: 
1. 1970
2. 1980
3. 1972
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1972

Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972:

• The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was enacted in order to protect and conserve wildlife in India. 
• It contains provisions to counter illegal poaching, hunting and killing of wild animals and includes schedules detailing endangered or otherwise protected species such as Elephants, Bengal Tigers, Lions and other wild animals that are threatened due to poaching and hunting. 
• The Act specifies the setting up of sanctuaries and natural parks etc. to aid the conservation effort and calls for the appointment and creation of a Chief Wildlife Warden and Wildlife Advisory Board for the purpose.

 Other important Environment and biodiversity act Passed by the Indian government:

1. Biological diversity act 2002
2. Environment protection act 1986
3. Air(prevention and control of pollution) Act 1981.
4. Forest conservation act 1980
5. Water prevention and control of pollution Act 1974.