Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

The three categories of forests in India are:

(i) Reserved Forests: More than half of the total forest land is declared as reserved forests. They are regarded as the most valuable for conservation of forest and wildlife resources.

(ii) Protected Forests: Almost one-third of the total forest area falls under this category. These forest lands are protected from any further depletion.

(iii) Unclassed Forests: These are other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities. North-eastern states and parts of Gujarat have a high percentage of unclassed forests.

Source: Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources, Chapter 2

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• Each category = 1 mark: name + one key feature.
• Use the exact textbook language — "most valuable," "protected from further depletion," "belonging to government and private individuals/communities" — as examiners match these phrases.
• Avoid mixing up Protected and Reserved forests; remember Reserved = more than half, Protected = one-third.
• A small supporting example (e.g., North-east for unclassed) adds value but is not compulsory for full marks.