Q42 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Botany

Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during:

  • A
    1960s
  • B
    1970s
  • Correct answer
    C
    1980s
  • D
    1990s

Solution

The Government of India introduced in 1980 the concept of Joint Forest Management (JFM), to work closely with the local communities for protecting and managing the forest; in return for their services to the forest, the communities get the benefit of various forest products (like fruits, medicines, rubber, gum, firewood, etc.) and thus the forest is protected sustainably.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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