In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?
✓ Correct answer: b) National Parks
ExplanationAccording to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change , a national park is defined as an area, whether within a sanctuary or not, that can be designated by the state government due to its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphologi- cal, or zoological significance.The purpose of this designation is to protect, propagate, or develop the wildlife and its environ- ment.In National Parks, local people are generally not allowed to collect and use the biomass or any resources for subsistence purposes.The primary objective of National Parks is the protec- tion of biodiversity and preservation of ecosystems.These parks are strictly protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and human activities, including the collection of resources like firewood, grazing, and hunting, are prohibited unless specifi- cally allowed for research or management purposes.190
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