FORESTRY
SOCIAL FORESTRY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hunting
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Deforestation
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firewood
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In India, post-independence, hunting was banned by the Government under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, except for specified purposes such as for self-defense, to prevent crop damage, to counter vermin species and for scientific or educational reasons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Since agriculture was not developed, it was the only source of food for man. As a result, large number of animals were killed to such an extent, that some of the species of animal have become extinct or at the verge of extinction. In order to conserve and protect animals, hunting is banned all over the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -In India till the middle of the last century, people killed tigers in the name of sport. Tiger hunting was officially banned only after the enactment of the Wildlife (Protection) Act in 1972.