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UPPSC PCS 2016 · Question 85 of 145

Which of the following Acts provides for protection to wild animals in India? List-I List-II

Environment

  1. AWild Animal Protection Act 1972Correct
  2. BForests Protection Act 1982
  3. CEnvironment Protection Act 1996
  4. DWest Bengal Wild Animal Protection Act 1959

Answer: A. Wild Animal Protection Act 1972

Explanation

In order to protect wildlife and protect their habitat, the Government of India implemented the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. In this act, provisions have been made to protect wildlife from hunting and misusing them.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions; answers per official UPPSC key (Booklet C)

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