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The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 was enacted mainly to:

APromote agricultural expansion into forest land

BCentralize forest land diversion approvals to prevent uncontrolled deforestation

CProtect wildlife species through Schedules

DPrivatize forest lands for industries

Answer:

B. Centralize forest land diversion approvals to prevent uncontrolled deforestation

Read Explanation:

  • Before 1980, state governments could easily divert forest land. The Act centralized decision-making and required Central Government approval for diversion, thereby restricting deforestation.


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