Consider the following statements regarding “Community Forest Resource Rights”: 1. Forest Rights Act, 2006 provides for recognition of the right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage the community forest resource. 2. These rights allow the community to formulate rules for forest use by itself and others and thereby discharge its responsibilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Community Forest Resource Rights”:
1. Forest Rights Act, 2006 provides for recognition of the right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage the community forest resource.
2. These rights allow the community to formulate rules for forest use by itself and others and thereby discharge its responsibilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Forest Rights Act, 2006 provides for recognition of the right to “protect, regenerate or conserve or manage” the community forest resource.

· Section 5- These rights allow the community to formulate rules for forest use by itself and others and thereby discharge its responsibilities

· Community rights- It is provided under FRA which includes nistar rights and rights over non-timber forest products.

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