Q. The “Community Forest Resource rights” are provided under which of the following act?

[A] Indian forests act, 1927

[B] Forest conservation act, 1980

[C] Biological diversity act, 2002

[D] Forest rights act, 2006

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Community Forest Resource rights – They are provided under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act.

It provides for recognition of the right to “protect, regenerate or conserve or manage” the community forest resource.

Source: Shankar IAS

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