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    Question

    Which of the following is a duty of a holder of forest

    right as per the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers Recognition of Forest Rights Act 2006? 
    A Protect the wildlife, forest, and biodiversity. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ensure that adjoining catchment areas, water sources, and other ecologically sensitive areas are adequately protected. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Preserve the habitat of forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers from any destructive practices affecting their cultural and natural heritage. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Comply with decisions taken in the Gram Sabha that regulate access to community forest resources and prohibit activities adversely affecting wild animals, forest, and biodiversity. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, one of the duties of a holder of forest right is to:

    • Protect the wildlife, forest, and biodiversity.
    • Ensure that adjoining catchment areas, water sources, and other ecologically sensitive areas are adequately protected.
    • Preserve the habitat of forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers from any destructive practices affecting their cultural and natural heritage.
    • Comply with decisions taken in the Gram Sabha that regulate access to community forest resources and prohibit activities adversely affecting wild animals, forest, and biodiversity.
    These duties emphasize conservation and sustainable use of forest resources by the rights holders.

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