AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Reserved forests are areas where more than half of India's total forest land is declared protected by the government. They are considered most valuable because they offer the highest level of conservation for forest and wildlife resources.
Source: Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources, Chapter 2
This is a 1-mark question, so one clear sentence defining reserved forests and one reason for their value is sufficient. The examiner looks for two key facts: (1) they cover more than half the total forest land, and (2) they are regarded as most valuable for conservation. Avoid writing extra details about protected or unclassed forests — that wastes time and adds no marks.