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.

Correct option is A

In June 2022, the Supreme Court directed that every Protected Forest, National Park, and Wildlifesanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum of 1 kmstarting from their demarcated boundaries.
 This was done in light of a petition filed to protect wildlife in Nilgiri of Tamil Nadu.
 Aim- To prevent ecological damage and ensure the protection of wildlife and biodiversity.
 The ESZ is an area where certain activities, such as mining, commercial forestry, and construction, are regulated or prohibited in order to protect the fragile ecosystem and wildlife habitats.