Q. Consider the following statements: A Wildlife sanctuary can be declared by only state Governments A National park can be declared only by Union Government Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Notes: A wildlife sanctuary is defined by State Government via a Notification. There is no need to pass a legislation (act) by the state assembly to declare a wildlife sanctuary. Fixation and alternation of boundary can be done by state legislature via resolution. No need to pass an act for alternation of boundaries. No alternation of boundaries in wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL. A National Park is defined by state government via notification. The state government can fix and alter boundaries of the National Parks with prior consultation and approval with National Board of Wildlife. There is no need to pass an act for alternation of boundaries of National Parks. No human activities are permitted in a National Park. Central government can also declare a national park.

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