With reference to the National Board for Wildlife meeting, consider the following statements:

It is the highest advisory body on wildlife conservation in India established under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

The Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the ex-officio chairman.

It mandates clearance for any development projects within Protected Areas, Tiger Reserves, and wildlife habitats.

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It is the highest advisory body on wildlife conservation in India established under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Correct: The NBWL is the highest advisory body on wildlife conservation in India. It was established under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Reconstituted in 2022, replacing the Indian Board for Wildlife (1952).
The Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the ex-officio chairman. Incorrect: Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio Chairperson). Vice-Chairperson: Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
It mandates clearance for any development projects within Protected Areas, Tiger Reserves, and wildlife habitats. Correct: Approval for Projects in Protected Areas: Mandates clearance for any development projects within PAs, Tiger Reserves, and wildlife habitats.

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It is the highest advisory body on wildlife conservation in India established under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Correct: The NBWL is the highest advisory body on wildlife conservation in India. It was established under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Reconstituted in 2022, replacing the Indian Board for Wildlife (1952).
The Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the ex-officio chairman. Incorrect: Prime Minister of India (Ex-officio Chairperson). Vice-Chairperson: Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
It mandates clearance for any development projects within Protected Areas, Tiger Reserves, and wildlife habitats. Correct: Approval for Projects in Protected Areas: Mandates clearance for any development projects within PAs, Tiger Reserves, and wildlife habitats.

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