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Which of the following is a key strategy for sustainable livelihood in community-managed forests in Assam?

hard MCQ 3 marks Class 6 · Social and Political Life · Rural Livelihoods
  1. Harvest timber annually
  2. Harvest non-timber forest products sustainably
  3. Convert forest to agriculture
  4. Allow hunting of wildlife
Answer
Harvest non-timber forest products sustainably

The correct answer is Harvest non-timber forest products sustainably — Select the option that promotes NTFPs as the sustainable strategy.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise that sustainability requires minimizing resource depletion.
  2. Understand that timber harvesting is a high-impact activity.
  3. Identify non-timber forest products (NTFPs) such as fruits, medicinal plants, bamboo as low-impact sources.
  4. Select the option that promotes NTFPs as the sustainable strategy.
Common mistake: Choosing timber harvesting as sustainable

Concept tested: Community forest management

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