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Q171. Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a ‘Community Reserve’. 1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest. 2. Hunting is not allowed in such areas. 3. People of such areas are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce. 4. People of such areas are allowed traditional agricultural practices. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a ‘Community Reserve’.

  1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest.
  2. Hunting is not allowed in such areas.
  3. People of such areas are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce.
  4. People of such areas are allowed traditional agricultural practices. How many of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2023 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Only two

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: As per Section 36D of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, a Community Reserve Management Committee is constituted to conserve, manage, and oversee the Community Reserve, with a chairman acting as the Honorary Wild Life Warden.

Statement 2 is correct: Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, hunting is completely prohibited in all protected areas, including Community Reserves.

Statement 3 is correct: Community members are permitted to collect non-timber forest produce, subject to the regulations and sustainable management plan framed by the management committee.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Agricultural practices, including slash-and-burn/jhum cultivation, are restricted and cannot be freely practiced in the declared reserve area.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q171)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Only two

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q171

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 171 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (B): "Only two". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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