UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q68

Environment

Medium · Community Reserves under the Wildlife Protection Act

Consider the following statements about a 'Community Reserve' notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:

1. It is administered directly by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State, like a Wildlife Sanctuary.

2. Hunting of wild animals is prohibited within a Community Reserve.

3. Collection of non-timber forest produce by local communities is completely disallowed, as in a National Park.

4. Traditional agricultural practices already existing at the time of notification may continue.

How many of the above statements are correct?