UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 27
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal Union ministry for implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, including recognition of community and individual rights.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-The environment ministry manages forests, but is not this Act’s nodal ministry.
B. Incorrect-Panchayati Raj institutions have local roles, not Union nodal responsibility.
C. Incorrect-Rural Development administers various schemes but not FRA nodal implementation.
D. Correct-the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the designated nodal ministry.