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What is the main objective of The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in India?

Allowing unrestricted trade of endangered species
Providing legal protection to wildlife and their habitats (correct)
Promoting hunting and poaching in tiger reserves
Encouraging the exploitation of wildlife resources

Which of the following best describes the purpose of enacting The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

To encourage unrestricted trade of endangered species
To legalize hunting in protected areas
To promote exploitation of wildlife for commercial purposes
To prevent the exploitation of diverse wildlife resources (correct)

How does The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 contribute to wildlife conservation in India?

By allowing unrestricted hunting of protected species
By providing legal protection to wildlife and their habitats (correct)
By promoting habitat destruction for commercial activities
By encouraging illegal trading of endangered species

Which action is prohibited by The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

<p>Commercial exploitation of endangered species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 enacted in India?

<p>To prevent the exploitation and preserve diverse wildlife resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 objective?

Provides legal safeguards for wildlife and their environments.

Purpose of The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

To halt the overuse of India's diverse wildlife.

How does the Act protect wildlife?

Offering legal safeguards to creatures and where they live.

What is prohibited by the 1972 Act?

Making money off species at risk is not allowed.

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Why enact the Wildlife Act?

To stop using wildlife and keep varied wildlife safe.

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Study Notes

The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Enacted in 1972, an important legislation in India for wildlife protection and conservation
Objective: preserve India's diverse wildlife resources and prevent their exploitation
Aims to protect wildlife and conserve their habitats

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