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What is a primary goal of the Joint Forest Management (JFM) program in India?

1

Promoting industrialization

2

Involving local communities in forest management

3

Increasing urban areas

4

Enhancing logging activities

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Answer

B. Involving local communities in forest management

Solution:

The primary goal of the JFM program is to involve local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests, contrasting with the other options that do not support sustainable forest practices.

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