UPSC Prelims 2012·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

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  1. ABiosphere Reserves
  2. BNational ParksCorrect
  3. CWetlands declared under Ramsar Convention
  4. DWildlife Sanctuaries

Explanation

The correct answer is B because National Parks are established under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and are the most restrictive category of protected areas in India. In a National Park, no human activity or private ownership rights are permitted except for those strictly necessary for management purposes. Local people are completely prohibited from grazing livestock or collecting biomass, such as firewood or fodder, to ensure the total protection of the ecosystem. In contrast, Wildlife Sanctuaries may allow certain limited human activities and rights if they do not interfere with the well being of wildlife. Biosphere Reserves and Ramsar Wetlands follow a sustainable use model where people living in the buffer or transition zones are permitted to use resources in a regulated manner.
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