Question

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

• A. Wetlands declared under the Ramsar Convention
• B. Wildlife sanctuaries
• C. National parks
• D. Biosphere reserves

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Wildlife sanctuaries

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: This Act provides the legal framework for establishing and managing protected areas in India, which include National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves.