Q. The “Forest Advisory Committee” is a statutory body formed under which of the following?

[A] Wildlife conservation act

[B] Forest conservation act

[C] Biodiversity act

[D] Forest rights act

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Forest Advisory Committee (FAC): Statutory body under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 under MoEF&CC.

  • Approves diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
  • Assesses land request validity, evaluates impact minimization plans, and considers potential damage to local ecology and wildlife habitats.
  • The role of FAC is recommendatory in nature so far as diversion of forest land for purpose of non-forestry use is concerned.

Source: FORUMIAS

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