Which is of the following is correct about National Board for Wildlife ........

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Which is of the following is correct about National Board for Wildlife?

It is a statutory body under Prevention of Cruelty to animals.

It is the apex decision making body to decide upon wildlife related matters in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries but not tiger reserves.

It is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Both B and C.

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Explanation:

National Board for Wildlife is the statutory body under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It is apex body to decide upon wildlife related matters and approves all projects in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries including tiger reserves. It is chaired by the PM of India. It was recently in news because it has given its nod for Ken-Betwa Link Canal which was encroaching certain areas of Panna Tiger Reserve. Hence, A and B statements are incorrect and so is D. Hence, answer is C.