The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1972. This Act provides a legal framework for the protection of various species of wild animals and plants, management of their habitats, control of hunting, and establishment of protected areas such as National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
In which year the wildlife protection act was introduced in India ?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2012 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972 and its amendments)
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