Administrative Classification of Forest


 
 
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Administrative Classification of Forests

In the state, forests are divided into three classes on the basis of the administration. These are discussed below:

1. Reserved Forests 

2. Protected Forests

3. Unclassified Forests

1. Reserved Forests

  • These forests are completely under the control of the government. Grazing of animals and cutting of trees are completely banned in these forests.
  • These forests are protected for land reclamation, control of floods and wood supply. It provides protection to wildlife. Many valuable forest products are also obtained from these forests.
  • The 5 districts with maximum area under reserved forests in descending order in the state are Panchkula, Yamunanagar, Kaithal Kurukshetra and Mahendragarh.
  • The districts with minimum area under reserved forests in the state are Sirsa, Nuh, Bhiwani, Palwal and Faridabad.
  • There are no reserved forests in 6 districts of Haryana which are Fatehabad, Hisar, Jhajjar, Panipat Sonipat and Rohtak.
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    Question : 1

    The districts of Haryana with minimum area under reserved forests in the state is/are __________________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    In Haryana ____________________  is one such district in the state, which occupies the first place in the reserved and protected forest area.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Consider the following statements about reserved forests

    I. Grazing of animals and cutting of trees are completely banned in reserved forests.

    II. There are no reserved forests in Fatehabad district of Haryana.

    Which of the statements is given above are correct ?

    Right Option : C
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