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 forest2.hunting is not allowed in such area3.people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce4.people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practicesHow many of the above statements are correct?

1. A

   Only one

   Only one. Two statements about Community Reserves hold.

2. B

   Only two

   Only two. Hunting is not allowed; people may collect NTFP. The Chief Wildlife Warden is not the governing authority; traditional agriculture is not a guaranteed right here.

3. C

   Only three

   Only three. Over-counts the governance and agriculture limbs.

4. D

   All four

   All four. Community Reserve is run through a management committee, not CWW as in a Sanctuary.

Summary. Official key is (b) only two. Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, a Community Reserve is community-conserved: hunting is prohibited, and NTFP collection by local people is envisaged. It is not vested in the Chief Wildlife Warden the way a Sanctuary is, and traditional agriculture is not a listed free-for-all.