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What is the primary purpose of a wildlife sanctuary in India?

ATo provide habitat for exotic animals

BTo promote eco-tourism

CTo conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats

DTo conduct scientific research

Answer:

C. To conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats

Read Explanation:

The establishment of Wildlife Sanctuaries in India is primarily governed by the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Their main objective is fundamental to conservation.

  • (C) To conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats: This is the primary purpose. A wildlife sanctuary is a designated protected area where the wild animal habitats and their surroundings are safeguarded from disturbance, and activities like poaching, hunting, and trapping are strictly prohibited. The focus is on the survival and propagation of species, particularly those that are threatened or endangered, within their natural environment.


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