- Statement 1 is incorrect. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) belongs to the family Moringaceae, not the Leguminosae (Fabaceae). - Statement 2 is incorrect. The Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) is native to tropical Africa, although it is widely cultivated in South Asia. - Statement 3 is likely considered correct in this context. Tamarind is listed as a Minor Forest Produce (MFP) in India, and significant quantities are collected from forests and non- cultivated areas, particularly benefiting tribal and rural populations. While commercial cultivation exists, collection as MFP is a notable source. - Statement 4 is correct. India is a major producer and exporter of tamarind and various moringa products, including seeds, powder, and oil, due to their economic and nutritional value. - Statement 5 is correct. Both moringa seeds (for oil) and tamarind seeds (for carbohydrates and oil) are being explored and used in the production of biofuels.
The statement claiming a general right to fell bamboos grown on forest areas might be misleading or incorrect as per the 2017 amendment's primary focus on non-forest areas and the nuances of rights under FRA 2006.Statement 2 is correct. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 explicitly defines 'Minor Forest Produce' (MFP) to include "bamboo, brush wood, stumps, cane, tussar, cocoons, honey, wax, lac, tendu or kendu leaves, medicinal plants and herbs, roots, tubers and the like". Thus, as per this Act, bamboo is a minor forest produce.Statement 3 is correct. The Forest Rights Act, 2006, recognizes and vests forest rights and occupation in forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. Section 3(1)(c) specifically recognizes the right of ownership, access to collect, use, and dispose of minor forest produce, which has been traditionally collected within or outside village boundaries. 61. Consider the following statements : 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. 3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce. 4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa. 5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2021 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006)
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