Q. With reference to the classification of forests in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Q. With reference to the classification of forests in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is D 3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. All Lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density of 70% and above falls under very dense forests. All lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density between 40% and 70% above fall under moderately dense forests.
Statement 2 is incorrect. All lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density between 10% and 40% are open forests. All forest lands with poor tree growth mainly of small or stunted trees having canopy density less than 10 percent is called scrub.
Statement 3 is correct. Classification of forests is done by the Forest survey of India.
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. All Lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density of 70% and above falls under very dense forests. All lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density between 40% and 70% above fall under moderately dense forests.
Statement 2 is incorrect. All lands with tree cover (Including mangrove cover) of canopy density between 10% and 40% are open forests. All forest lands with poor tree growth mainly of small or stunted trees having canopy density less than 10 percent is called scrub.
Statement 3 is correct. Classification of forests is done by the Forest survey of India.
