Who among the following chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?

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OSSC TGT Official Paper (Held On: 11 Mar, 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Prime Minister of India.

Key Points

The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory organization constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The primary function of the NBWL is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
The board is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
The NBWL provides advice on the framing policies and measures for the conservation of wildlife in the country.

Additional Information

Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority
- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and its chairman is responsible for the regulation of access to biological resources and associated knowledge.
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules and regulations concerning the environment, forests, and climate change in India.
President of India
- The President of India is the ceremonial head of state and the supreme commander of the armed forces in India.