Question

Which of the following is not a classification of forests in India?

• A. Reserved
• B. Protected
• C. Exploitable
• D. Unclassed

Answer 1

The correct option is C Exploitable

India is endowed with forest resources rich in diverse flora and fauna. Forest resources of the country can be classified in a number of ways, such as legal classification, functional classification, according to vegetation (forest) types and according density etc.

As per Legal Classification, Recorded Forests are those areas which are legally notified as forests areas and are entered as such in government records. Recorded Forests can be broadly classified into three categories Reserved Forests, Protected Forests and Unclassed Forests.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.