Question

Distinguish between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary.​

Answer 1

NATIONAL PARK:-

1. It is a well defined area for the protection of wildlife.

2. Visitors can only visit the park.No one has the right to use any forest product.

3. Collection of firewood,timber from any part of the forest is totally prohibited.

4. Example- Grand Canyon National Park of USA.

WILDLIFE Sanctuary:-

1. It is a declared protected area in which limited human activities are permitted.

2. Hunting of animals and cutting of trees are banned.

3. People can collect firewood,timber and medicinal herbs in a moderate amount which can be used only for research purposes.

4. Example:-Manas Wildlife Santuary of India

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Wildlife sanctuaries refer to an area which provides protection and favourable living conditions to the wild animals.
2. On the other hand, the national park provides protection to the entire set of the ecosystem, i.e. flora, fauna, landscape, etc. of that region.

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