26) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Dehing Patkai WLS located ?
A
Assam
2
Q
Is it a part of Tiger reserve ?
A
NOO , Elephant reserve – it is also called Jeypore Rainforest
3
Q
What does Dehing and Patkai means ?
A
Dehing - river , Patkai - hill
4
Q
Why is it in news ?
A
NBWL has allowed a part of this sanctuary for Coal mining, people are opposing it
5
Q
What is the speciality of this WLS ?
A
Home for 7 diff varieties of wildcats
6
Q
NBWL features ?
A
1) Statutory body under WLP Act, 1972
2) Functions under MOEFCC
3) Chaired by PM
4) Advisory body and advises Govt on policy making for conservation of wildlife
5) Standing committee of NBWL is chaired by Min of MOEFCC
6) This standing committee approves all projects falling in the wildlife areas within 10km
