Consider the following statements regarding Community Reserves 1 Once a forest land has been d...........

Environment and Ecology Natural ecosystems and protection

Consider the following statements regarding Community Reserves.

1. Once a forest land has been declared a Community Reserve, its governance comes under the local village councils.

2. After a forest has been made into a Community Reserve, people can hunt and practice Jhum cultivation without hindrance.

3. Community Reserves are protected under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: Community Reserves are a category under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. While the involvement of the community is central, the declaration and management of a Community Reserve are regulated by this Act and not entirely left to local village councils. Thus, this statement is incorrect.

Statement 2: One of the primary reasons for establishing a Community Reserve is to protect the habitat and wildlife. While certain sustainable practices may be allowed, hunting is not permitted. Additionally, Jhum cultivation or slash-and-burn agriculture can be destructive to habitats, so it would not be freely permitted. This statement is incorrect.

Statement 3: Community Reserves are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, not the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. So, this statement is incorrect.

All the given statements (1, 2, and 3) are incorrect.