Q.   Consider the following statements about the Conservation Reserves:

1. Conservation Reserves can be declared by the State Governments in any area owned by the Government
2. The rights of people living inside a Conservation Reserve are not affected

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Conservation Reserves can be declared by the State Governments in any area owned by the Government. The rights of people living inside a Conservation Reserve are not affected in conservation reserves. The Wildlife Protection Act defines five types of protected areas viz. National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Community Reserves, Conservation Reserves and Tiger Reserves. These areas provide a greater role and opportunity for local communities, stakeholders and civil society to protect many areas of conservation value that cannot be designated under strict categories such as wildlife sanctuaries or national parks.

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