Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Two ways to conserve wildlife in India:

1. Legal Protection – The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 bans hunting of endangered species and protects their habitats. Establishing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries provides safe zones for wildlife.

1. Community Participation – Involving local communities through programmes like Joint Forest Management (JFM) and encouraging traditional conservation practices (e.g., sacred groves, Bishnoi community protecting blackbuck) helps protect wildlife effectively.

Source: Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India, Chapter 2

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• The question asks for two ways — give exactly two, clearly labelled.
• Examiners expect answers drawn from the textbook: legal measures (Wildlife Protection Act, national parks) and community-based conservation (JFM, sacred groves, tribal practices) are the standard points.
• Each point should be brief but complete — name the method and give one supporting example or detail.
• Avoid writing lengthy explanations; two well-stated points with examples earn full marks.