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    The Wildlife 'Protection Act, 1972 provides for various categories of protected areas. These include:
    1. National parks
    2. Wildlife sanctuaries
    3. Biosphere reserve
    4. Tiger reserves
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:

    A) 1 and 2 only                 

    B) 1 and 3 only

    C) 2 and 3 only                 

    D) 1, 2 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Biosphere reserves are created by merely a notification and they DO NOT require legislation. National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves, community reserves, conservation reserves are backed up by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.


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