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UPSC CSE Prelims Indian Environmental Legislation Flashcards

Master 14 indian environmental legislation concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:

  1. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body constituted under this Act.
  2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established via a 2006 amendment to this Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Question

Identify the correct Schedules of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972).


Under the Wildlife Protection Act, species listed in can be declared as 'vermin' and legally hunted, whereas contains specified endemic plants that are prohibited from cultivation.

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