Consider the following statements 1 National Parks enjoy a greater degree of protection than sanctua...........

Environment and Ecology Natural ecosystems and protection

Consider the following statements:

1. National Parks enjoy a greater degree of protection than sanctuaries.

2. A national park can be created for a particular species whereas the wildlife sanctuary is not primarily focused on a particular species.

3. National parks are declared by the Central Government whereas, wildlife sanctuaries are declared by the state governments.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

Statement 2 is incorrect :

Wildlife sanctuary can be created for a particular species whereas the national park is not primarily focused on a particular species.
Statement 3 is incorrect : The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the declaration of National Parks by the State Government in addition to wildlife sanctuaries but Central Government may also declare, under certain conditions. Supplementary notes: Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks
National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are protected natural habitats, declared by the government of a country according to the regulations from the IUCN (The World Conservation Union) to preserve the wildlife through the conservation of ecosystems. It is important for people to understand the differences and similarities between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary