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They are usually maintained by national Grazing, hunting or cultivation is not
or state governments. Visitors are allowed here. There are a total of 75
allowed to enter national parks but only national parks in India.

for study and recreational purposes.

Activity 1

Try and complete the table given below :

National Park City/State Animals Conserved
1. Kanha _____________________ _____________________________
2. Air _____________________ _____________________________
3. Bandipur _____________________ _____________________________
4. Kaziranga _____________________ _____________________________
5. Corbet _____________________ _____________________________

(ii) Wild-life sanctuary : It is meant for life sanctuaries are not owned privately.

protection of fauna only. Activities like There are a total of 42 sanctuaries in
hunting or grazing is not allowed. Wild- India.

Activity 2
Make a list of at least 15 different wild-life sanctuaries in India. Also mention the state in which they are located.
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(iii) Biosphere reserve : Biosphere reserves Transition zone
are the areas meant for conservation of Buffer zone
Core area
biodiversity with its sustainable use.
Human settlement
Biosphere reserve has three zones :
Transition or manipulation zone
Buffer zone Zones of biosphere reserve

Core area Core zone : No human activity is allowed in this

Core area is fully protected and no human zone. Comprises of legally protected
activities are allowed in this area. However, ecosystem.
buffer and transition zones are accessible to Buffer zone : Limited human activity is
human activities. permitted in buffer zone.

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