Identify the correct statements about Common Property Resources.
(A) According to ownership, land can be classified as - Private land and Common Property Resources.
(B) The land owned by the state meant for use of the community is called Common Property Resource.
(C) The Common Property Resource is of particular relevance for the livelihood of landless and marginal farmers in rural areas.
(D) The ownership of Common Property Resource land lies with a group of people living in that area.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only
(A) According to ownership, land can be classified as - Private land and Common Property Resources. (Correct)
(B) The land owned by the state meant for use of the community is called Common Property Resource. (Correct)
(C) The Common Property Resource is of particular relevance for the livelihood of landless and marginal farmers in rural areas. (Correct). CPRs are crucial for the livelihood of landless and marginal farmers in rural areas, as they depend on them for fodder, fuelwood, water, etc.
(D) The ownership of Common Property Resource land lies with a group of people living in that area. (Incorrect). CPR land is not owned by a group of people; ownership rests with the state/community, while usage rights are shared.