Q: 15 (IAS/2012)
question_subject:
Ecology
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,389,306,134,389,118,54
keywords:
{'biosphere reserves': [1, 1, 7, 2], 'wetlands': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'wildlife sanctuaries': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'national parks': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'ramsar convention': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'biomass': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'areas': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'categories': [2, 0, 2, 9], 'local people': [0, 0, 0, 2]}
In National Parks, local people are not allowed to collect and use biomass.
National Parks in India are protected areas where activities such as grazing, hunting, logging, and collection of forest produce are not allowed. These areas are designated primarily for the protection and conservation of biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Therefore, local people are not allowed to collect and use biomass in national parks.
Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention, on the other hand, have provisions for sustainable use of natural resources by local communities under certain regulations and guidelines.
Hence, the correct answer is option (b) National Parks.