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Differentiate between a National Park and a Sanctuary.

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National ParkSanctuary
Can include flora, fauna or any other objects of historical/geographic significance.The main aim is to protect a particular flora or fauna.
Boundaries are fixed and defined.There are no fixed boundaries.
No human activities are allowed.Human activities are allowed.
Not usually open to the public.It is open to the general public
Sanctuaries are usually formed by the order of Central or the State GovernmentNational Parks are formed by the state or central Legislature.
A national park cannot be downgraded to a sanctuary.A sanctuary can be upgraded to a national park.

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