Prelims 2018 · Environment · Question 98
Consider the following statements:<br/>1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.<br/>2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.<br/>3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
1 and 2 only
1. Correct. The term Critical Wildlife Habitat (CWH) is defined in the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
2. Correct. Baigas were the first tribal community in India to be granted Habitat Rights under the Forest Rights Act.
3. Incorrect. Habitat Rights for PVTGs are recognized under the Forest Rights Act through the process involving the Gram Sabha, District Level Committee, and State authorities; the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change does not itself officially decide and declare them.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.