Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Joint Forest Management (JFM) is a programme that involves local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests. It has been in formal existence since 1988, when Odisha passed the first resolution for JFM.

How it works: JFM depends on the formation of local (village) institutions that undertake protection activities on degraded forest land managed by the Forest Department.

Benefits to community members: In return for their protection work, members are entitled to:

• Intermediary benefits like non-timber forest produce
• A share in the timber harvested through successful protection

Source: Community and Conservation, Chapter 2

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• Examiners expect three clear points for 3 marks: (1) definition/what JFM is, (2) how it works, (3) benefits received.
• Use the exact terms from the textbook: "degraded forests," "non-timber forest produce," "successful protection."
• The year 1988 and Odisha as the first state are important factual details — include them.
• Keep it concise; bullet points for benefits save space and look neat.