In June 2022, the Supreme Court directed that every protected forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum _______ starting from their demarcated boundaries.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 1 km.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday modified its June 2022 order that ruled each national park and wildlife sanctuary must have an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum of 1km, measured from the demarcated boundary of such protected forest, while also lifting a complete ban on development and construction activities within ESZs.