UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Answer

Correct Answer

Only two

Explanation

In a Community Reserve, hunting is prohibited (statement 2 true), and local traditional agricultural practices/livelihood activities are permitted (statement 4 true). However, the governing/management authority for a Community Reserve is a Community Reserve Management Committee, not the Chief Wildlife Warden directly, and collection of non-timber forest produce is not a blanket permitted right in the manner stated.

Topics: community reserve, environment, wildlife conservation, wildlife protection act