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Which of the following plant, grown in non-forest area has been omitted from the definition of trees in the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act 2017?
1. Palm
2. Canes
3. Bamboo
4. Banana

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Bamboo

The correct answer is Bamboo.

  • The government hoped to promote the cultivation of bamboo in non-forest areas to achieve the “twin objectives” of increasing the income of farmers and also increasing the green cover of the country.
  • Bamboo grown in non-forest area has been omitted from the definition of trees in the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act 2017.
  • Bamboo grown in the forest areas would continue to be governed by the provisions of the Indian Forest Act.

 

  • Scientifically speaking, bamboo is not a tree but grass.
  • However, the Indian Forest Act, 1927 considered it as the tree. Accordingly, cutting bamboo from outside forests and transporting it was made unlawful as per the Forest Act, 1927.
  • Following the amendment after 90 years in the Indian Forest Act 1927 in 2017, bamboo has been removed from the category of a tree.

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