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What is the legislation that offers the greatest level of legal safeguard against hunting for the Great Indian Bustard?
  • Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
  • Indian Forest Act, 1927
  • Forest Conservation Act, 1980
  • Wildlife Protection Act, 2002
Answer- A
The Government of India has adopted various measures throughout the country to preserve and safeguard the Great Indian Bustard, which is recognized as one of the largest flying birds globally.

Nonetheless, except for some areas in Rajasthan and Gujarat, the bird has vanished from 90% of its initial habitat. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has identified the species as "critically endangered."