Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve': 1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest. 2. Hunting is not allowed in such area. 3. People of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce. 4. People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices. How many of the above statements are correct?
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Correct answer: C. Only three
In Community Reserves, hunting is prohibited, and traditional rights such as collecting non-timber forest produce and traditional agricultural practices are allowed, but not all statements may always apply in every context.
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