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GK QUESTION#4024

Which Act was enacted in India with the aim of curbing illegal trade in wildlife and derivative parts?

  1. AEnvironment Protection Act, 1986
  2. BForest Conservation Act, 1980
  3. CBiological Diversity Act, 2002
  4. DWildlife Protection Act, 1972Correct answer
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D. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

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The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides India’s principal statutory framework for wildlife protection and regulates trade in wild animals, animal articles and trophies. Later amendments expanded and updated its provisions; the question asks for the original Act and year.

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