Q. Consider the following:

1. Community Reserves
2. Eco Sensitive Zones
3. Biosphere Reserves

Which among the above are fixed in India as procedures fixed in various acts related to Wildlife / Environment protection?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Community Reserve was established under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It enables any state government to declare community-owned forest area as “community reserve” if locals are willing to participate in conservation efforts for same. Under it, community reserve receives same legal protection as National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

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