Which category of forests in India is considered the most valuable for the conservation of forest and wildlife resources, covering more than half of the total forest land?
Answer
B) Reserved forests
The correct answer is B) Reserved forests — Therefore, reserved forests are regarded as the most valuable category for conservation.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall the classification of forest types in India: Reserved forests, Protected forests, and Unclassed forests.
- Reserved forests are given the highest level of protection because they are set aside permanently for timber and other forest produce, and for conservation.
- More than half of the total forest land in India has been declared as reserved forests.
- Therefore, reserved forests are regarded as the most valuable category for conservation.
Common mistake: Confusing reserved forests with protected forests.
Concept tested: Classification of forest types
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