Forests and Wildlife in Maharashtra
Forests and Wildlife in Maharashtra: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Wild Life Protection Act of Maharashtra, National Forest Policy of Maharashtra, Bird Sanctuary of Maharashtra & Wildlife Sanctuary of Maharashtra etc.
Important Questions on Forests and Wildlife in Maharashtra
Forest conservation Act, 1980 targeted :

After the Forest Act was enacted in the 1865, it was amended in :

What is the degree of protection according to the Indian forest Act of 1927?

Indian forest Act of 1878 classified the forest into three categories. Which of the following is not among them?

Consider the following facts related to Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary:
I. The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary in Solapur was established in 1970 and is the oldest bird sanctuary in India.
II. It is also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard Sanctuary.
III. The area is semi-arid and prone to drought, and the Great Indian Bustard is the sanctuary's most famous resident.
Which of the following is/are correct for the above?

In Maharashtra, how many tigers are there according to the 2018 Tiger Census?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct on Maharashtra Wildlife (Protection) Rules,
I. The issuing of permits for hunting wild animals is governed by these Rules, which containarticles grouped into seven Chapters and Forms.
II. Additional regulations regarding the establishment of the State Board for Wildlife, the preservation of certain plants, sanctuaries, national parks, the trading and commerce of wild animal goods, and taxidermy are also included in these Rules.

Which is the oldest and biggest national park of Maharashtra?

Which of the following is not a wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra?

The Bombay wild animals and wild birds Protection act was formulated on;

Which of the following is the oldest and the largest National park in Maharashtra?

Which tiger reserve in Maharashtra is located in the heart of Wardha district ?

Which of the following wildlife sanctuary isn't located in the state of Maharashtra ?

The core and buffer zone of which Tiger reserve in Maharashtra is formed by the Gugamal National park and the Chikhaldara wildlife sanctuary ?

In which district of Maharashtra is Melghat wildlife sanctuary located ?

Which of the following Indian state has Nagzira Wildlife sanctuary?

Dr Salim Ali Biodiversity Park is situated in

NandurMadhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary is a next-door neighbour to NandurMadhmeshwar Dam – the confluence of;

When was Great Indian bustard sanctuary started?

Mayani Bird sanctuary is situated on which of the following?
