Q. With reference to Community Reserves in India, consider the following statements:
1.Community Reserves are declared on private or community land with the consent of the concerned individuals or community.
2.They were introduced under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002.
3.Any change in land use pattern within a Community Reserve requires a resolution passed by the Community Reserve Management Committee and approval of the State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Private or community land can be declared as a Community Reserve, but only with the consent of the community/owners.
- They were indeed introduced under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002.
- Land use changes are strictly regulated — requiring both community resolution + state approval.
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
