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MCQs along with answers on “India’s Wildlife Protection Act: Successes and Challenges”
1. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was enacted to:
A) Protect endangered species
B) Regulate hunting of wildlife
C) Establish national parks and sanctuaries
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
2. Which of the following sections of the Wildlife Protection Act deals with the creation of protected areas?
A) Section 10
B) Section 5
C) Section 16
D) Section 26
Answer: B) Section 5
3. The primary objective of the Wildlife Protection Act is:
A) To ensure sustainable hunting
B) To protect and conserve wildlife in India
C) To promote tourism in wildlife sanctuaries
D) To regulate forest management practices
Answer: B) To protect and conserve wildlife in India
4. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, what is the penalty for hunting a protected species?
A) Fine only
B) Imprisonment only
C) Both fine and imprisonment
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both fine and imprisonment
5. Which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act contains species that are prohibited from hunting?
A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
Answer: A) Schedule I
6. The Wildlife Protection Act was amended in which year to address newer conservation needs?
A) 1986
B) 1991
C) 2002
D) 2010
Answer: C) 2002
7. Which of the following is a key success of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972?
A) Increased deforestation rates
B) Prohibition on wildlife hunting and trade
C) Promotion of industrialization in forest areas
D) Unregulated commercial exploitation of wildlife
Answer: B) Prohibition on wildlife hunting and trade
8. Which of the following is NOT a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) National Parks
B) Wildlife Sanctuaries
C) Biosphere Reserves
D) Reserved Forests
Answer: D) Reserved Forests
9. The concept of ‘Protected Areas’ includes which of the following types of conservation areas?
A) National Parks
B) Wildlife Sanctuaries
C) Conservation Reserves
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
10. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established under which provision of the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) Section 38
B) Section 7
C) Section 4
D) Section 12
Answer: A) Section 38
11. Who has the authority to declare a National Park or Sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) State Government
B) Central Government
C) Chief Wildlife Warden
D) Wildlife Protection Bureau
Answer: B) Central Government
12. Which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act is dedicated to the regulation of trade in endangered species?
A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
Answer: B) Schedule II
13. The Wildlife Protection Act applies to which type of wildlife in India?
A) Wild animals
B) Birds
C) Plants
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
14. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was introduced in which legislative body of India?
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
D) State Legislative Assemblies
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
15. What is the purpose of Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) To list species that are to be conserved through protected areas
B) To list species for which hunting is prohibited
C) To list species that are threatened but not endangered
D) To list species for which trade is regulated
Answer: C) To list species that are threatened but not endangered
16. The Wildlife Protection Act mandates the establishment of which type of institution to assist in wildlife conservation?
A) Forest Reserve
B) Conservation Agency
C) Central Zoo Authority
D) Environment Monitoring Authority
Answer: C) Central Zoo Authority
17. The ‘Wildlife Crime Control Bureau’ was established to:
A) Promote wildlife tourism
B) Regulate forest industries
C) Control wildlife crimes and illegal trade
D) Manage national parks and sanctuaries
Answer: C) Control wildlife crimes and illegal trade
18. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, which of the following is a conservation method for preserving ecosystems?
A) Establishing national parks
B) Control of forest fires
C) Prohibiting overgrazing
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
19. The success of Project Tiger, a key initiative under the Wildlife Protection Act, is primarily credited for:
A) Reducing forest cover
B) Increasing tiger populations in protected areas
C) Promoting logging activities
D) Increasing poaching incidents
Answer: B) Increasing tiger populations in protected areas
20. Which of the following is a major challenge to the effective implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act in India?
A) Inadequate funding for wildlife protection
B) Lack of awareness among the public
C) Conflicts between human settlements and wildlife conservation
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
21. Which of the following is an amendment made to the Wildlife Protection Act in 2002?
A) Legalization of wildlife trade
B) Strengthening penalties for wildlife crimes
C) Introduction of conservation quotas
D) Removal of protection status for certain species
Answer: B) Strengthening penalties for wildlife crimes
22. What is the role of the Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) To manage protected areas
B) To supervise wildlife-related research
C) To oversee the implementation of wildlife laws in the state
D) To grant permission for hunting in specified areas
Answer: C) To oversee the implementation of wildlife laws in the state
23. Which of the following actions is strictly prohibited by the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) Cutting of trees in a national park
B) Poaching of wild animals
C) Establishment of new industries in protected areas
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
24. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, which of the following is NOT considered a ‘wildlife crime’?
A) Killing of endangered species
B) Smuggling of wildlife products
C) Illegal land use changes in forests
D) Controlled fishing in a sanctuary
Answer: D) Controlled fishing in a sanctuary
25. What does Schedule V of the Wildlife Protection Act deal with?
A) Species requiring immediate protection
B) Animals that can be hunted under certain conditions
C) Prohibited activities in national parks
D) Regulations on wildlife tourism
Answer: B) Animals that can be hunted under certain conditions
26. In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted?
A) 1969
B) 1972
C) 1980
D) 1991
Answer: B) 1972
27. Who is responsible for issuing licenses for the possession of animals under the Wildlife Protection Act?
A) Forest officials
B) Chief Wildlife Warden
C) State government authorities
D) Ministry of Environment and Forests
Answer: B) Chief Wildlife Warden
28. The “Eco-sensitive Zones” under the Wildlife Protection Act are established:
A) To protect endangered wildlife species
B) To allow sustainable development near protected areas
C) To encourage tourism in wildlife areas
D) To restrict grazing of livestock near protected areas
Answer: B) To allow sustainable development near protected areas
29. The implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act is monitored by:
A) National Environmental Agency
B) State-level wildlife boards
C) National Board for Wildlife
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: C) National Board for Wildlife
30. The impact of wildlife poaching can be mitigated by:
A) Increasing penalties for poaching
B) Strengthening anti-poaching patrols
C) Promoting awareness about wildlife conservation
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
