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UPSC PYQPrelims 2023

Civil Services Examination · Question 38

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
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Answer: (C) Only three

Explanation

Community Reserves (WPA Sec 36C) are notified by the State and managed by a Community Reserve Management Committee, not the CWLW. Hunting is prohibited while community use such as NTFP collection and traditional practices continues.