GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Between 1936 and 2016, 551 wildlife sanctuaries were established in the country that cover 118, 918 km2 (45, 914 sq mi) as of 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -The wildlife sanctuaries are established to protect the endangered species. It is quite difficult to always relocate the animals from their natural habitat, therefore, protecting them in their natural environment is advantageous. The endangered species are specially monitored in the wildlife sanctuaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -A sanctuary is a protected place or area with Natural environment having optimum conditions and protection for wild animals. Shooting and hunting are prohibited in a sanctuary. But the degree of protection is lower than a national park.