Question

The Forest Rights Act (2006) is significant for tribal communities because it

Options

• Reduces access to forests for tribals

• Gives legal recognition to tribal land rights

• Forces tribals to leave forest areas

• Bans all traditional forest practices

Answer 1

Gives legal recognition to tribal land rights

Explanation:

The Act acknowledges the traditional rights of tribal people to use and manage forest land, helping secure their livelihoods.​