Question

what has been the contribution of the indian wildlife protection act for protecting habitats

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, incorporated various provisions for protecting habitats. An all India list of protected species was published. The act banned hunting of certain endangered species, giving legal protection to their habitats and restricting trade in wildlife. Many national parks and wildlife Sanctuaries were established in which commercial activities were forbidden. The government also announced several projects for protecting specific animals, which were gravely threatened, including the tiger, one-homed rhinoceros etc.

Answer 2

The wildlife protection act provides shielding against listed endangered species of flora and fauna this also safeguards the well-being of other species that might be vulnerable to extinction. The contribution of the Indian wildlife protection act for protecting habitats are as follows:

• The act does not allow the hunting of endangered species it also forbids the trading of such species.
• It safeguards various animals by the establishment of bio reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, etc.
• If anyone is found guilty of hunting he/she may be liable for punishment and penalties.
• This act has also created various schedules and statutory bodies that enact various projects.
• This act paved way for the establishment of 'The National Board for Wildlife', 'The National Tiger Conservation Authority' and 'The Central Zoo Authority'.
• It has effectively helped in protecting the wildlife of the country and control of illegal trade and poaching.
• The Indian wildlife protection act had been amended in January 2003.

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