DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In India, post-independence, hunting was banned by the Government under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, except for specified purposes such as for self-defense, to prevent crop damage, to counter vermin species and for scientific or educational reasons.

Detailed explanation-2: -In India till the middle of the last century, people killed tigers in the name of sport. Tiger hunting was officially banned only after the enactment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act in 1972.

Detailed explanation-3: -India officially banned tiger hunting in 1972, but it remains a major threat, with illegal poaching blamed for the complete extinction of tigers within an Indian reserve in 2005.