Geography: Forest and Wildlife Resources · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Which statement best explains the importance of Joint Forest Management in India?
Practice question from Geography: Forest and Wildlife Resources (Class 10 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which statement best explains the importance of Joint Forest Management in India?
- A.It excludes village communities from decisions about forests.
- B.It allows industries to use protected forests without restrictions.
- C.It involves local communities in protecting and managing forests while allowing them to share certain benefits.Correct answer
- D.It replaces natural forests entirely with commercially valuable plantations.
Solution
Joint Forest Management is based on cooperation between forest departments and local communities. Communities help protect and regenerate forests and receive benefits from forest produce and improved forest resources.
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