The Wildlife Protection Act are passed in

A. 1960

B. 1962

C. 1972

D. 1975

Correct Answer is :

C. 1972

Explanation

The Wildlife Protection Act are passed in 1972. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India only had five designated national parks. Among other reforms, the Act established schedules of protected plant and animal species; hunting or harvesting these species was largely outlawed.