Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Community Reserves are a type of Protected Areas introduced under the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 2002.
2.Conservation reserves are located on government-owned land adjacent to protected areas, while community reserves are established on private lands.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Community Reserves were introduced as a category of Protected Areas under the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 2002, to involve local communities and private landowners in biodiversity conservation. Conservation Reserves are typically located on government-owned land that lies adjacent to existing protected areas such as national parks or wildlife sanctuaries, serving as buffer zones. In contrast, Community Reserves are established on community-owned or privately-owned land, where locals voluntarily participate in conservation efforts.
Source: The Hindu
