Which of the following are true about Joint Forest Management (JFM)?
1.Its concept was introduced through the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
2.It involves both the state forest department and the local community
3.Women also participate in this
4.It varies from state to state and is known by different names in different languages
A1, 2 & 3 only
B2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct
C1, 3 & 4 only
D1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 & 4 only
Explanation
Joint Forest Management pairs the state forest department with the local community to manage forests together.
Statement 1 credits the Environment Protection Act of 1986, yet the concept actually arose from the National Forest Policy of 1988, an incorrect claim.
Statement 2 saying it involves both the forest department and the local community is true.
Statement 3 noting that women also take part in it is correct.
Statement 4 stating that it varies across states under different local names is true.
Communities share in protecting forests and in return get a share of the produce.
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