Kali Tiger Reserve Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
Karnataka
2
Q
Why in news
A
Kar govt issued a notification to limit ECO SENSITIVE ZONE(ESZ) around Kali Tiger Reserve.
3
Q
What are ESZ
A
They are the areas around protected areas that act as buffer between two areas.
4
Q
Who can notify ESZ
A
GoI and state govts
5
Q
Does it have a statutory backing
A
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 does not mention the word “Eco-Sensitive Zones”. However, Section 3(2)(v) of the Act, says that Central Government can restrict areas in which any industries, operations or processes or class of industries, operations or processes shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to certain safeguards.
6
Q
How much it can be
A
Less than 10 km but in case of important areas can be more also.
