Which of the following statements is correct ........

Environment and Ecology Wildlife

Which of the following statements is correct?

Only a state government may declare an area as a Wild life sanctuary.

Wildlife Sanctuaries enjoy greater degree of protection compared to national parks.

Wildlife Sanctuaries can be created for a particular species whereas the national park is not primarily focussed on a particular species.

Unlike wildlife sanctuaries a national park may be declared by both state as well as national government.

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Explanation:

Wildlife Protection Act 1972 generally empowers the state governments to notify an area as national park or wildlife sanctuary. However, in certain situations, it does allow the central government to notify an area as a national park or wildlife sanctuary. National parks have greater protection level than wildlife sanctuaries. Hence, statements A, B and D are incorrect. Hence, answer is C.