SC names ex-CJI B.R. Gavai to head panel on forest-rights claims in Tamil Nadu's Megamalai – Quiz (09.11.2026)

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SC names ex-CJI B.R. Gavai to head panel on forest-rights claims in Tamil Nadu's Megamalai – Quiz (09.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
B.R. Gavai, who heads the Megamalai forest-rights panel, was India's first Chief Justice from which religion?

Correct Answer: B [Buddhism]

Explanation:

Gavai was the 52nd CJI (May–Nov 2025) and the first Buddhist. J.S. Khehar was the first Sikh CJI.

2.  
Under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, who is the authority to initiate the process of determining individual/community forest rights?

Correct Answer: C [Gram Sabha]

Explanation:

Section 6(1) – the Gram Sabha receives claims and passes a resolution; Sub-Divisional and District Level Committees follow (a UPSC 2013-type question).

3.  
To qualify as an 'Other Traditional Forest Dweller' under the FRA, one must have lived in the forest for at least how long before 13 Dec 2005?

Correct Answer: D [75 years]

Explanation:

Three generations = 75 years (one generation is 25 years). Scheduled Tribe forest dwellers do not have this time condition.

4.  
The Megamalai region, under the Supreme Court committee's scrutiny, lies in which district of Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: B [Theni]

Explanation:

Megamalai is a Western Ghats hill area of Theni district and a Vaigai catchment; it is part of the Srivilliputhur–Megamalai Tiger Reserve.

5.  
Which is the nodal Union Ministry for implementing the Forest Rights Act, 2006?

Correct Answer: C [Tribal Affairs]

Explanation:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (formed in 1999) is FRA's nodal ministry. Forest conservation laws fall under the Environment Ministry.

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