Q12 · UPPSC current affairs · 5 October 2026 · PIB · Great Indian Bustard Conservation and Rewilding

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In the context of wildlife conservation, what does the term 'rewilding' primarily refer to?

A Translocating urban stray animals to municipal animal shelters
B Process of reintroducing captive-bred or rescued animals into their historical natural habitats
C Commercial breeding of exotic fauna for international zoos
D Clearing degraded forests to establish monoculture timber plantations

Correct answer: (b) Process of reintroducing captive-bred or rescued animals into their historical natural habitats

Explanation

Rewilding refers to the conservation practice of reintroducing captive-bred or rescued animals into their historical natural habitats to restore wild populations and ecosystem health. Options A, C, and D describe unrelated commercial or management activities.

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