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?
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1 and 2 only
UPSC CSE Prelims 2018 (GS-I, Set C), Q.98. Official answer key: A.
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