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Environment & Ecology2014
With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared
  2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is
to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

The correct option is "Neither 1 nor 2" because Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are not declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, but rather under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Additionally, the purpose of ESZs is not to completely prohibit all human activities but to regulate and minimize them to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable development, hence allowing certain activities, including regulated tourism and traditional practices, under specified conditions. This nuanced understanding is key in the UPSC context, where comprehension of environmental legislation and its implications is crucial.

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