With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct

2014

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.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(d)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Declared under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Activities prohibited are generally specific to each zone and notified separately.Tikdam: Eco sensitive zones – Eco, Environment Protection act. wild life protection act deals with Wild life. If anything is to be prohibited first, it would be agriculture for ot would require clearing of jungles.