- ESZs are defined as areas within 10 kilometers around the boundaries of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The extent can be more or less than 10 km depending on the specific area's ecological sensitivity. - The primary goal is conservation of biodiversity and reducing the impact of development activities in the immediate vicinity of protected areas. - A Zonal Master Plan is prepared for each ESZ to regulate activities.
With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco- Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2014 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Legal Framework: Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 pertaining to Sanctuaries)
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