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What is the main difference between a National Park and a Wildlife Sanctuary in India?
Human activity is restricted more in a National Park
National Parks are for birds only
Wildlife Sanctuaries are larger than National Parks
National Parks do not allow scientific research
Human activity is restricted more in a National Park
National Parks in India are declared under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972, with high-level restrictions where human activities like grazing and private land ownership are strictly prohibited. In contrast, Wildlife Sanctuaries allow for limited human activities such as grazing and harvesting of timber, provided they do not interfere with wildlife conservation.
National Parks in India are declared under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972, with high-level restrictions where human activities like grazing and private land ownership are strictly prohibited. In contrast, Wildlife Sanctuaries allow for limited human activities such as grazing and harvesting of timber, provided they do not interfere with wildlife conservation.
These areas are governed by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides the legal framework for the protection of plants and animal species in India.
National Parks offer a higher degree of protection compared to Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Boundaries of a National Park are fixed and defined by state legislation.
Wildlife Sanctuaries can be upgraded to National Parks, but National Parks cannot be downgraded to Sanctuaries.
National Parks are notified by the State Government, but their boundaries cannot be altered without the approval of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL).
In Wildlife Sanctuaries, the Chief Wildlife Warden may permit certain activities if they are beneficial to the management of wildlife.
Option B is incorrect as National Parks are established for all species, including animals and flora. Option C is incorrect as there is no specific size rule; some sanctuaries are larger than national parks. Option D is incorrect as scientific research is permitted in both, provided it aligns with conservation goals.
A is correct тАФ Human activity is restricted more in a National Park because they offer a higher level of legislative protection and conservation status.
Know the difference between Biosphere Reserves and National Parks; Biosphere Reserves include buffer zones and transition zones for human settlements, unlike the strictly protected core areas of National Parks.