Multiple choice

Conservation-cum-Development plans were launched in the Eleventh Five Year Plan for

  1. Scheduled Caste group

  2. Primitive Tribal Groups

  3. Wetlands

  4. Biodiversity Hotspots
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Based on pre-agricultural level of technology, low level of literacy, declining or stagnant populations, 75 tribal communities in 17 States and 1 Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Island, have been identified and categorized as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs). During 2007-08, comprehensive long term “Conservation-cum-Development (CCD) Plans” for PTGs have been formulated for Eleventh Plan period through baseline surveys conducted by respective State Governments/Union territory. These Plans envisage a synergy between efforts of State Governments and non-governmental organizations.

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