Q. With reference to Community Reserves in India, consider the following statements:
1.They were introduced under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act of 2002.
2.Any private land or community land can be notified as a Community Reserve, with the consent of the concerned individuals or community.
3.A Community Reserve is managed through a Community Reserve Management Committee.
4.Change in land use pattern within a Community Reserve can be made at the sole discretion of the State Government.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Community Reserves were indeed created under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002.
- Notification can be done for private or community land, provided the community or individuals agree.
- They are managed by a Community Reserve Management Committee.
- Land use changes require resolution of the Committee + approval of the State Government, not a unilateral decision of the State Government.
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
