Multiple choice

Who was the first ruler in recorded history to order the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Charles VI

  2. Ashoka

  3. Akbar

  4. Alexander

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE) established the first recorded wildlife sanctuaries after his conversion to Buddhism. His edicts specifically mentioned protecting animals and forests. This predated Western conservation efforts by over 1500 years.