The 'Forest (Conservation) Act' of India aims to:
APreserve and conserve natural forests, while meeting the basic needs of people living in or near them
BGive private companies free access to forests
CEncourage commercial timber harvesting
DBan all forms of agriculture nationwide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Preserve and conserve natural forests, while meeting the basic needs of people living in or near them
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, is India's central law for forest protection. It restricts the diversion of forest land to non-forest uses and balances strict conservation with the recognised needs of forest-dependent communities. Several subsequent acts (Wildlife Protection Act, Biological Diversity Act, Forest Rights Act) complete India's conservation framework.
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