Which of the following are examples of common property resources?
A. Community forests
B. Pasture lands
C. Village water bodies
D. Private schools
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, B and C only
Common property resources (CPRs) are a community’s natural resources: every member has the right to use them, and nobody has property rights over them.
A. Community forests Correct. Villagers collect fuel, fodder, fruits and medicinal plants from them.
B. Pasture lands Correct. Village pastures are mostly owned by the village panchayat and used by all the herders.
C. Village water bodies Correct. Village ponds and tanks are shared by the whole community.
D. Private schools Incorrect. A private school is private property, not a natural resource shared by the community.
NCERT (2025-26): “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.…” “Common Property Resources … CPRs can be defined as community’s natural resource, where every member has the right of access and usage with specified obligations, without anybody having property rights over them. Community forests, pasture lands, village water bodies and other public spaces where a group larger than a household or family unit exercises rights of use and carries responsibility of management are examples of CPRs.” |