With reference to Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, consider the following statements:1.It imposes restrictions on the use of forest land for non-forest purposes.2.Under this Act, the whole power is in the hand of the state government to carry out the laws of this Act.3.Under this Act, an advisory committee may be formed for advising the Central government in matters related to forest conservation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, consider the following statements:
1.It imposes restrictions on the use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
2.Under this Act, the whole power is in the hand of the state government to carry out the laws of this Act.
3.Under this Act, an advisory committee may be formed for advising the Central government in matters related to forest conservation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 imposes restrictions on the use of forest land for non-forest purposes. Under this Act, an advisory committee may be formed for advising the Central government in matters related to forest conservation.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Under this Act, the whole power is in the hand of the central government to carry out the laws of this Act.

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