OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FOREST PRODUCTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which of the following tiger reserves have the local communities fought for conservation of the forests?
A
Manas Tiger Reserve
B
Periyar Tiger Reserve
C
Simlipal Bio Reserve
D
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There is no agitation against mining in this reserve. For option C: Sariska: In ‘Sariska Tiger Reserve’, Rajasthan, villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act. In many areas, villagers themselves are protecting habitats and explicitly rejecting Government involvement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sariska Tiger Reserve, situated between 2742’33.31”N/7628’35.92”E and 273’44.89”N/7616’27.75”E in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. The reserve is spread over an area of 1213.34 sq. kms.

Detailed explanation-3: -At Sariska Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan), villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act. In many villages, people are protecting habitats and are explicitly rejecting government involvement.

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