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INDIAS HERITAGE
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Detailed explanation-1: -(a) Wildlife sanctuary is the place where wild animals are protected in their natural habitat. Here poaching or capturing the animals is prohibited. Biosphere reserves are the area used to conserve biodiversity like plants, animals and microorganisms.
Detailed explanation-2: -At present, In India as of 2021, there are 566 wildlife sanctuaries with a total area of 122420 km2, or 3.72 percent of the country’s total land area. Hence, the correct answer is Option (A) i.e, There are 566 wildlife sanctuaries in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -A wildlife sanctuary is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. The capturing, killing and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited in these regions. Importance of Wildlife Sanctuaries: The wildlife sanctuaries are established to protect the endangered species.