A wildlife sanctuary is an area where

(a) hunting is allowed with permit

(b) animals are protected; limited activities may be allowed

(c) farming is compulsory

(d) tree cutting is encouraged

Correct answer: (b) Animals are protected; limited activities may be allowed

A wildlife sanctuary is a legally protected area created primarily to protect wild animals and their habitats. Hunting, poaching, trapping, and any activity that harms wildlife are prohibited. However, compared with national parks, sanctuaries are usually a bit less restrictive: certain limited, regulated activities—such as habitat management by forest staff, scientific research, controlled eco-tourism, patrolling, and in some cases strictly regulated community use—may be allowed if they do not harm wildlife or degrade habitat.

Why the other options are incorrect

• (a) Hunting is allowed with permit – Incorrect. Hunting is banned in sanctuaries. Only the government/authorized officers may act in exceptional cases (e.g., to remove a confirmed man-eater), which is not “hunting with a permit” for the public.
• (c) Farming is compulsory – Incorrect. Agriculture is not the purpose of a sanctuary; new cultivation that disturbs habitat is disallowed. The focus is wildlife protection.
• (d) Tree cutting is encouraged – Incorrect. Logging or tree felling that harms habitat is prohibited. Only conservation-oriented habitat works (like invasive removal or fireline maintenance) may occur under regulation.

Final answer: (b) Animals are protected; limited activities may be allowed.