What significant change did the 1980 Wildlife Act bring in India?

Privatization of forests

Protection for several plant species

Banning all tourism

Encouraging hunting

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B. Protection for several plant species

The 1980 Wildlife Act was significant for extending legal protection to various plant species alongside animals.

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