Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972
2. It protects certain endangered species by banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with various provisions for protecting habitats. An all- India list of protected species was also published. The thrust of the programme was towards protecting the remaining population of certain endangered species by banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife.

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