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Question

What is the main purpose of Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) declared around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India?

  1. To promote industrial development near protected areas
  2. To regulate certain activities around protected areas to minimize negative impacts
  3. To relocate human settlements from protected areas
  4. To encourage tourism within protected areas

Answer:

Option B: To regulate certain activities around protected areas to minimize negative impacts

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To regulate certain activities around protected areas to minimize negative impacts”.

Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are declared around protected areas to regulate certain activities that could negatively impact the environment and wildlife within the core zone.