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Question No. 189Interactive Test Mode
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Q189. In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (B) — National Parks

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Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, National Parks enjoy the highest level of legal protection where no human activity, resource extraction, or biomass harvesting (such as grazing, timber/fuelwood collection) is permitted by local populations. In contrast, regulated collection of non-timber forest produce and limited grazing may be permitted in Wildlife Sanctuaries and in the buffer/transition zones of Biosphere Reserves.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q189)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — National Parks

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q189

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 189 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (B): "National Parks". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

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

How can I solve this Natural Resources UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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