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    Question

    Consider the following statements about the Central Zoo

    Authority: 1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. 2. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of Central Zoo Authority. 3. It has the right to recognize and derecognize zoos in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    After New York Tiger was tested positive CZA asked all zoos to be on high alert. • Central Zoo Authority Central Government has constituted a body known as Central Zoo Authority under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Authority consists of: Chairperson; Currently Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change is the Chairperson. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.  The Authority shall recognize or derecognize zoos; Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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