Section 35 Wildlife Protection Act 1972 enables declaration of NATIONAL PARKS. After declaration:
Alimited regulated hunting is permitted with annual fees (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35) (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35)
Ball RIGHTS in the area are extinguished (with provisions for compensation); no human activity (grazing, fishing, hunting) is permitted; mining is prohibited; access only with permission
Cthe area can be developed for commercial purposes (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35) (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35)
Downership transfers to private wildlife trusts (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35) (cf. Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. all RIGHTS in the area are extinguished (with provisions for compensation); no human activity (grazing, fishing, hunting) is permitted; mining is prohibited; access only with permission
1. Section 35 Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: declares National Parks for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife or its environment.
2. After declaration: all rights are extinguished except those expressly retained (Section 35(7)).
3. PROHIBITIONS: (i) all forms of HUNTING; (ii) no grazing of livestock except by permission for scientific reasons; (iii) no destruction, exploitation or removal of any wildlife including forest produce; (iv) no industry, mining or stone quarry.
4. Compensation for extinguished rights under Sections 19-26 (procedure of inquiry).
5. India has 106+ National Parks (as of 2023).
6. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution of India / Stockholm/Rio/Paris / Indian SC environmental jurisprudence — Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, Section 35_
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