The correct answer is: a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It is the world’s largest independent conservation organization, with over 5 million supporters worldwide, working in more than 100 countries, supporting around 1,300 conservation and environmental projects.
WWF has been involved in promoting ecotourism in Assam for many years. In 2002, WWF launched the Ecotourism for Conservation in Assam (ECOCA) project, which aimed to promote ecotourism as a sustainable livelihood option for local communities and as a means to conserve the state’s rich biodiversity. The project has been successful in developing a number of ecotourism destinations in Assam, including Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- Option b) Assam Tourism Development Corporation is a government organization responsible for promoting tourism in Assam. It does not have a specific focus on ecotourism.
- Option c) Ministry of Environment and Forests is a government ministry responsible for the management of India’s environment and forests. It does not have a specific focus on ecotourism.
- Option d) UNESCO is a United Nations agency responsible for promoting education, science, culture, and communication. It does not have a specific focus on ecotourism.