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Q. The “Joint Forest Management (JFM)” is often seen in news, came into effect through?

[A] Wildlife protection act, 1972

[B] Environment protection act, 1981

[C] National forest policy of 1988

[D] Sustainable action plan 2002

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Joint Forest Management (JFM) is a partnership involving both the forest departments and local communities in natural forest management.

The concept was introduced by Government of India through the National Forest Policy of 1988.

Source: Shankar IAS

Q. The “Joint Forest Management (JFM)” is often seen in news, came into effect through?

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