Question

What is Wild life Protection Act, 1972 ?​

Answer 1

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species.

• It provides for setting up of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc.
• It provides for the constitution of Central Zoo Authority.
• It provides for trade and commerce in some wildlife species with a license for sale, possession, transfer, etc.
• It imposes a ban on the trade or commerce in scheduled animals.

Answer 2

The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species.

• It provides for setting up of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc.
• It provides for the constitution of Central Zoo Authority.
• It provides for trade and commerce in some wildlife species with a license for sale, possession, transfer, etc.
• It imposes a ban on the trade or commerce in scheduled animals.