Question

What is the difference between reserved forests and protected forests?

• A. Reserved forests are open to the public whereas protected forests aren't.
• B. In reserved forests, activities like lumbering, grazing and hunting are allowed whereas in protected forests, all activities are banned.
• C. In reserved forests, activities like lumbering, grazing and hunting are banned whereas in protected forests, the rights to all these activities are given to local communities.
• D. There is no difference between the two forests. Reserved forests are also known as protected forests.

Answer 1

The correct option is C In reserved forests, activities like lumbering, grazing and hunting are banned whereas in protected forests, the rights to all these activities are given to local communities.