UPSC Prelims PYQ 2012: Protected area category restricting biomass collection
In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use biomass?
- Biosphere Reserves
- National Parks
- Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention
- Wildlife Sanctuaries
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- In Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention, local communities may collect and use biomass, subject to certain regulations and sustainable-use practices.
- In contrast, National Parks in India have stricter protection norms. They are established primarily for the conservation of wildlife and their habitats, and local people are generally not permitted to collect or use biomass.
Answer: (b) National Parks; Difficulty Level: Easy
