Q. Consider the following regarding National Board for Wildlife:

1. It is chaired by the Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
2. No alteration of boundaries of the National park is possible without its approval.

Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2 is correct
Notes: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is India's apex body for wildlife matters, established under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Prime Minister serves as the ex officio chairperson. The NBWL promotes wildlife conservation, advises the government on related issues, grants clearances for projects near protected areas, and must approve any boundary alterations of these areas.

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