SATHEE: Terms Conventions Policies And Reports Ques 26

Terms Conventions Policies And Reports Ques 26

IUCN classify protected areas according to their management objectives.
National parks of India are in the category IUCN 1. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Codes:

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Answer: A

IUCN protected area management categories classify protected areas according to their management objectives. The National parks of India are in the category IUCN 2. National Park Category II protected areas are large natural or near natural areas set aside to protect large-scale ecological processes, along with the complement of species and ecosystems characteristic of the area, which also provide a foundation for environmentally and culturally compatible, spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational, and visitor opportunities.