UPSC Prelims 2023·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce 4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?

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  1. AOnly one
  2. BOnly twoCorrect
  3. COnly three
  4. DAll four

Explanation

Once the Central Government notifies an area as a Community Reserve under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Statement 1 is incorrect. The governing authority of a Community Reserve is the Community Reserve Management Committee, not solely the Chief Wildlife Warden. Statement 2 is correct. Hunting is not allowed in Community Reserves, as they are protected areas under the Act. Statement 3 is correct. Collection of non-timber forest products by local communities is permitted in Community Reserves. Statement 4 is incorrect. Traditional agricultural practices like shifting cultivation (jhum) are not permitted in Community Reserves. Therefore, only two statements (2 and 3) are correct.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wi
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