Q16 · UPPSC current affairs · 6 October 2026 · News · Project Cheetah Kuno National Park Translocation

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Which of the following bodies functions as a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) established for wildlife habitat conservation?

A National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
B Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
C Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
D Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

Correct answer: (a) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

Explanation

Option A is correct because the NTCA is a statutory body under the MoEFCC established for conservation. IWAI relates to shipping, IICA to corporate affairs under MCA, and CAQM to air quality management in the NCR.

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  1. 2018 · Q54 · UPPGS

    Which of the following is NOT an example of in- situ conservation strategy?

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