Q35.
With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
D
Explanation
Eco-Sensitive Zones are declared under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (not Wildlife Protection Act). The activities prohibited are generally specified for each zone and notified separately — it's not a blanket prohibition on all activities.