Question

Classify forests of India on the basis of their characteristics.

CBSE Class X Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Classification of forests :
(a) Reserved Forest : They are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned . Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra have large areas of reserved forest.
(b) Protected Forest : Almost one-third of total forest area is protected forest. This forest land is protected from any further depletion. Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan have a bulk of it under protected forest.
(c) Unclassed Forests : There are other forests and wastelands belonging both government and private individuals and communities. All North Eastern states and parts of Gujarat have high % of their forests as unclassed forests.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Classification of forests :

(a) Reserved Forest : They are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned . Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra have large areas of reserved forest.

(b) Protected Forest : Almost one-third of total forest area is protected forest. This forest land is protected from any further depletion. Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan have a bulk of it under protected forest.

(c) Unclassed Forests : There are other forests and wastelands belonging both government and private individuals and communities. All North Eastern states and parts of Gujarat have high % of their forests as unclassed forests.