Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The definition of 'Critical Wildlife Habitat' is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.
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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The definition of 'Critical Wildlife Habitat' is indeed incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The Act recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling communities and provides for the recognition of their rights, including the right to habitat and the right to use and conserve forest resources.
Statement 2 is also correct. The Baigas, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), were the first to be granted habitat rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. This was a significant step towards recognizing and protecting the rights of marginalized tribal communities.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change does not officially decide and declare habitat rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in any part of India. The recognition and granting of habitat rights to PVTGs is done as per the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, by the respective state governments.