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
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: C — State Government
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.