Q. With reference to Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) consider the following statements:
1.It is meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities as a way of compensating for forest land diverted to non-forest uses.
2.Most of funds of CAMPA remained unspent.
3.It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. CAMPA is meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities as a way of compensating for forest land diverted to non-forest uses. Most of funds of CAMPA remained unspent since 2013.
Statement 3 is incorrect. CAMPA is chaired by the Environment Minister.
Source: ForumIAS
