Question

Distinguish between a national park and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Answer 1

The main difference between the two is that in a sanctuary, some other activities may be allowed, whereas in aNational park no other activities are allowed. ... National parks have a proper boundary, whereas the wildlife sanctuaries usually do not have properly marked boundaries.

Answer 2

National Park:

1  National parks are formed by Central or State Legislation.

2. Status of National Park is higher.

3. No human habitation is permitted in man area.

4. Harvesting timbers, cultivation,collection of forest products are restricted. Eg.Corbet National Park.

Sanctuary:

1. Sanctuaries are formed by the order of State or Central Government.

2. Status of sanctuary is lower.

3. Private ownership may be allowed.

4. These activities are allowed with permission. Eg. Chilika-Nalaban Sanctuary for migrating birds.