What are wildlife resources. What steps have been taken by Govt, of India for the protection and conservation of wildlife?

Instructions: This question has two parts write the definition of wildlife resources for 1 mark and write different initiates by the government to protect wildlife for 2 marks.

Solution:
The creatures living in the forest are wildlife resources. These creatures are birds, animals, insects etc. India has more than 80,000 species

• Parks and sanctuaries have been established by the government in hilly areas and forests.
• Hunting of some species of animals has been banned.
• Projects like project tiger and project elephant were introduced to ban hunting and trade of their skin and tusk