Question

The "Central wildlife board" was established in the year-
A. 1951
B. 1955
C. 1968
D. 1970

Answer 1

Hint: Central Wild Life Board' had been established before the establishment of the Indian Board of Wildlife. This Board promotes the conservation and development of forests and wildlife.

Complete answer: 'Central Wildlife Board' was established in 1951, while the Indian Board of Wildlife was established in 1952. This Board is advisory in nature. It gives recommendations to the Central Government in matters regarding the formation of policies. It also functions by advising on the suitable measures that need to be adopted for ensuring the conservation of Wildlife, across the country.
This Board also promotes the conservation and development of forests and wildlife. It deals mainly with the issues related to wildlife-related matters. This Board also takes care of the projects that are taking place or going to take place either inside national parks and sanctuaries or around them.
This board has the power/ authority of reviewing all the matters related to wildlife. It can approve or reject the projects based on their significance and ill effects.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: In recent times, poaching and illegal trade of wildlife have become the major threat to our wildlife and thus necessary actions need to be taken, in order to eliminate this issue. The central wildlife board needs to effectively resolve this issue by taking efficient steps.