Compensatory Afforestation
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.
- 2.
People's participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was established at both National and State levels under the 2016 Act to manage funds generated from compensatory afforestation activities. Statement 2 is incorrect: While community participation is encouraged and desirable in afforestation programmes, the Act does not mandate people's participation as a mandatory requirement. The authority structure and funding mechanisms are the primary legal provisions. > CAMPA: Dual-level authority structure (National and State); participation encouraged but not mandatory.
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q68
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Forest conservation and management
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
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