Wildlife Protection Act

Wildlife Protection Act Quiz Crafted By-

Aastha Verma

Team Member

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

Introduction to Wildlife Protection Act

Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s processes. The goal of wildlife conservation is to ensure the survival of these species, and to educate people on living sustainably with other species. The human population has grown exponentially over the past 200 years, to more than seven billion people today, and it continues to rapidly grow. This means natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet. This growth and development also endangers the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development, or used for food or other human purposes. Other threats to wildlife include the introduction of invasive species from other parts of the world, climate change, pollution, hunting, fishing, and poaching.

Let's look at the questions and their answer. 

Ques 1. When was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted?

a) 1962

b) 1960

c) 1972

d) 1965

Answer- c)1972

Ques 2. Wildlife Protection Act provides protection for:

a) Wild animals                                                      

b) Birds

c)  Plants                                                       

d) All of the above.

Answer- d) All of the above.

Ques 3. Which Section of Wildlife Protection Act describes Hunting?

a) Section 10 

b) Section 9                                                   

c) Section 5

d) Section 8                                                        

Answer- b) Section 9      

Ques 4. What is endangered species?

a) Species that are at serious risk of extinction                                

b) Those species which are likely to disappear in the near future

c)  Species which has become extint                                        

d) Both a) and b)

Answer- d) Both a) and b)

Ques 5. Which of the following species is/are an example of extinct species?

a) Bonobo

b) Green Sea Turtle

c) Stellers Sea Cow                                               

d) Tasmanian Devil

Answer- c) Stellers Sea Cow

Ques 6. Which of the following species is/are an example of endangered species?

a) Asian Elephant                                                      

b) Blue Whale

c) African Penguin                                                   

d) All of the above

Answer- d) All of the above

Ques 7. The plant protected under Wildlife Protection Act is

a) Saussurea lappa

b) Papaver somniferum

c) Tectona grandis                                                      

d) Shorea robusta

Answer- a) Saussurea lappa

Ques 8. India became a signatory to Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in the year?

a) 1960                                                 

b) 1970

c) 1976                                                

d) 1986

Answer- c) 1976                                                

Ques 9. The most important human activity leading to the extinction of Wildlife is:

a) Pollution of Wildlife

b) Hunting for valuable Wildlife products

c) Introduction of alien species

d) Alteration and destruction of natural habitat

Answer- d) Alteration and destruction of natural habitat

Ques 10. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 was amended in which year?

a) 1999                                                 

b) 2000

c) 2002                                                

d) 2012

Answer- c) 2002