With respect to NTCA, which of the following statements are correct ?
1. It was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
2. It cooperates with CBI and police departments.
3. It has the power to declare a wildlife sanctuary a Tiger reserve.

select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With respect to NTCA, which of the following statements are correct ?
1. It was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
2. It cooperates with CBI and police departments.
3. It has the power to declare a wildlife sanctuary a Tiger reserve.

select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in 2005 under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 to oversee tiger conservation efforts in India.

Statement 2 is correct:The NTCA collaborates with various agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and local police departments, to tackle issues like poaching and illegal activities related to tiger conservation.

Statement 3 is not correct: The NTCA does not have the power to directly declare a wildlife sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. The process of declaring a sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve requires approval from the State Government and the National Tiger Conservation Authority's recommendation, but the authority itself cannot declare it.

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With respect to NTCA, which of the following statements are correct ? 1. It was established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. 2. It cooperates with CBI and police departments. 3. It has the power to declare a wildlife sanctuary a Tiger reserve. select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3