NCERT Important Questions Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 2
Important NCERT Extra Questions
Chapter 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources
NCERT Book Extra Questions for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board Others state Board
What had been the contribution of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act in protecting animal habitat in India?
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Explain any three measures taken by the Indian Government to protect wildlife.
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What steps have been taken by the government for Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India?
The following steps have been taken for the Conservation of Forests and Wildlife in India:
(i) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with following provisions for protecting habitats.
(a) An all-India list of protected species was published.
(b) Hunting of endangered species was banned and legal protection to their habitats was given. Trade in wildlife was restricted.
(ii) 89 National Parks and 49 Wildlife Sanctuaries were established.
(iii)’several projects – Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard – introduced.
(iv) The ‘Indian elephant and black buck (Chinkara) etc. have been given full or partial legal protection against hunting and trade throughout India.
(v) 14 bioreserves have been set up to protect flora and fauna.
(vi) Under Wildlife Act of 1980 and 1986, several hundred butterflies. moths, beetles, and one dragonfly have been added to the list of protected species.
(vii) In 1991 for the first time plants have been added to the list, starting with six species.