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Question

What is the primary function of the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) Fund in India?

  1. To promote renewable energy projects
  2. To finance afforestation and reforestation activities
  3. To regulate industrial pollution
  4. To protect endangered wildlife species

Answer:

Option B: To finance afforestation and reforestation activities

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “To finance afforestation and reforestation activities”.

The CAMPA Fund is primarily used to finance afforestation and reforestation activities as compensation for forest land diverted for non-forest purposes.