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    Question

    Which forest act in India focuses on community-based

    forest management and conservation?
    A Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Indian Forest Act, 1927 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Forest Rights Act, 2006 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D National Forest Policy, 1988 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 acknowledges the entitlements of indigenous forest-dwelling communities and traditional forest residents to forest resources. These resources have been essential for their diverse requirements, encompassing sustenance, shelter, and various socio-cultural necessities.

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