Q356
Which of the following constitute the highest forest cover in the combined forests of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?
A.
Reserved Forests
AnswerB.
Protected Forests
C.
Unclassed Forests
D.
Scrub Forests
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Those forests which are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed are known as reserved forests. The reserved forests (17643 square km) cover 87.21% of the total forest area.