Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Common Property Resources?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → They do not provide minor forest products like fruits and nuts.
Option (1) They are owned by the state. — Correct about CPRs. Common property resources (CPRs) are owned by the state and are meant for the use of the community.
Option (2) They do not provide minor forest products like fruits and nuts. — Not correct about CPRs. CPRs do provide minor forest products like fruits, nuts, fibre and medicinal plants, along with fodder and fuel.
Option (3) They provide fodder for the livestock and fuel for households. — Correct about CPRs. Villagers graze their animals and collect firewood on this land.
Option (4) They are also important for women. — Correct about CPRs. In rural areas, women do most of the fodder and fuel collection, so they depend on CPRs.
NCERT (2026-27): “Common Property Resources … Land, according to its ownership can broadly be classified under two broad heads – private land and common property resources (CPRs). While the former is owned by an individual or a group of individuals, the latter is owned by the state meant for the use of the community. CPRs provide fodder for the livestock and fuel for the households along with other minor forest products like fruits, nuts, fibre, medicinal plants, etc.… CPRs also are important for women as most of the fodder and fuel collection is done by them in rural areas.” |