Indian Forest Act in Environmental Law : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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1.

Who has the authority to declare a forest as a 'Protected Forest' under the Indian Forest Act, 1927?

A

Central Government

B

Local Municipality

C

State Government

D

District Magistrate

E

None of the above

Correct Answer:

(C) State Government

Explanation:

The correct answer is C: State Government.

As per Section 29 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, the State Government has the authority to declare any forestland or wasteland as a Protected Forest through a notification in the Official Gazette. The Central Government does not hold this direct authority under the Act. Local municipalities and the District Magistrate have no such power under this legislation.

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2.

How can the sum mentioned in a bond or instrument under the Indian Forest Act be recovered in case of a breach?

A

Only through a civil lawsuit in court

B

As an arrear of land revenue, regardless of Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

C

The Government cannot recover the amount in case of a breach

D

By imposing a criminal penalty instead of financial recovery

E

None of the above

Correct Answer:

(B) As an arrear of land revenue, regardless of Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Explanation:

The correct answer is B.

Section 85 of the Indian Forest Act states that if a person binds himself by a bond to perform or abstain from certain acts and breaches the conditions, the entire sum specified in the bond can be recovered as an arrear of land revenue. This applies notwithstanding Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which ordinarily limits penalty recovery to reasonable compensation.