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Question 1

What are the six IUCN protected area management categories?

Accepted Answer

The six IUCN protected area management categories are: Ia (Strict Nature Reserve), Ib (Wilderness Area), II (National Park), III (Natural Monument), IV (Habitat/Species Management Area), V (Protected Landscape/Seascape), and VI (Protected Area with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources). They are defined by primary management objective, not legal status.

Question 2

How do Indian protected areas map to IUCN categories?

Accepted Answer

Indian National Parks typically align with IUCN Category II; Wildlife Sanctuaries with Category IV (active species management); Conservation Reserves with Category V (landscape/seascape protection); and Community Reserves with Category VI (sustainable use). Core zones of Biosphere Reserves may qualify as Category Ia or Ib.

Question 3

What changed in the Wildlife Protection Act 2022 amendment?

Accepted Answer

The 2022 amendment rationalized six schedules into four, aligned species listings with CITES appendices, enhanced penalties (up to ₹1 crore for Schedule I violations), strengthened Conservation Reserve and Community Reserve provisions, and streamlined wildlife trade licensing.

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