Question

    Which of the following act classified the forests into

    three –  reserved forests, protected forests and village forests: 
    A Indian Forest Act of 1865 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Indian Forest Act of 1878 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indian Forest Act of 1927 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E National Forest Policy, 1988 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Indian Forest Act of 1878 classified the forests into three – reserved forests, protected forests and village forests.  It attempted to regulate the collection of forest produce by forest dwellers and some activities declared as offences and imprisonment and fines were imposed in this policy. 

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