Question

Which is the only state in India where Wildlife protection Act, 1972 not applicable?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Jammu and Kashmir

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Kerala

I have been asked this question during an online interview.

I would like to ask this question from Public Policy and PILs in section India’s Efforts for Environmental Protection of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Jammu and Kashmir

For explanation I would say: Wildlife Protection Act provides for the protection of wildlife animals, birds and plants. This Act extends to whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir which has its own wildlife act known as “The Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Act”.