The correct option is Only two
Explanation
Community Reserves are a category of protected areas under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, created to conserve wildlife while involving local communities in management.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve', the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest — Incorrect
Community Reserves are managed by a Community Reserve Management Committee, which includes local community members. The Chief Wildlife Warden plays a supervisory role but is not the governing authority. - Hunting is not allowed in such area — Correct
Hunting is prohibited in Community Reserves as they are protected areas under the Wildlife (Protection) Act. - People of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce — Correct
Local communities are allowed to continue traditional rights, including collection of non-timber forest produce, subject to conservation regulations. - People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices — Incorrect
Community Reserves are meant for conservation, and activities like agriculture are generally restricted to prevent habitat disturbance.
Key Takeaway: Community Reserves combine conservation with community participation, allowing traditional rights like NTFP collection but prohibiting hunting and direct governance by forest officials.