Q. Which of the following bodies have been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
National and State Board for Wildlife
Central Zoo Authority
National Tiger Conservation authority
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 act provides for the constitution of bodies to be established under this act such as the National and State Board for Wildlife, Central Zoo Authority, and National Tiger Conservation Authority.
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau was created in 2007 under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. WCCB is a statutory multi-disciplinary body under the MoEFCC
The National Board for Wildlife was constituted as a statutory organization under the provisions of this Act. It's an advisory board offering advice to the central government on issues of wildlife conservation in India. It's the apex body to review and approve all matters related to wildlife, projects of national parks, sanctuaries, etc. The chief function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests. Alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries requires prior approval of the NBWL.