Question

Protected areas for conservation in our India

Answer 1

As in May 2012, the protected areas of India cover 156,700 square kilometres (60,500 sq mi), roughly 4.95% of the total surface area.

Answer 2

Explanation:

There are four categories of Protected areas in India Constituted under the provisions of Wildlife ( Protection) ACT, 1972.

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Classification

National Parks.

Wildlife sanctuaries.

Biosphere reserves.

Reserved and protected forests.

Conservation reserves and community reserves.

Private protected areas.

Conservation areas.