Once the Central Government notifies an area as a ‘Community Reserve’

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 area

3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce

4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

Answer: C

1. Statement 1: Incorrect – The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State does not become the governing authority of a ‘Community Reserve’.
2. Statement 2: Correct – Hunting is not allowed in a ‘Community Reserve’.
3. Statement 3: Correct – People of a ‘Community Reserve’ are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce.
4. Statement 4: Correct – people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices