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Which of the following statements is incorrect according to the legally recognized environmental 'Doctrine of Public Trust'?
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- 1The State is duty-bound to protect and maintain these resources for the common enjoyment of the public and ecological balance.
- 2The State is obligated to prioritize the commercial exploitation of forests strictly for maximum economic profit over conservation.✓
- 3The State holds all natural resources as a trustee in a fiduciary capacity for the public.
- 4Natural resources like deep forests, rivers, and air are generally unsuitable for absolute unrestricted private ownership.
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The State is obligated to prioritize the commercial exploitation of forests strictly for maximum economic profit over conservation.
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