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AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
Which of the following statements best explains why a very high percentage of forests in North-eastern states are managed as unclassed forests rather than as reserved or protected forests? (A) The North-east has very little forest cover, making formal classification unnecessary. (B) The central government has not yet surveyed these forests, so they remain temporarily unclassified pending notification. (C) These forests are traditionally managed by local communities, making community-based management the dominant approach in the region. (D) The Forest Department lacks jurisdiction over forests in the North-eastern states.
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Model Answer

(C) These forests are traditionally managed by local communities, making community-based management the dominant approach in the region.

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

Explanation

The textbook explicitly states: "All North-eastern states and parts of Gujarat have a very high percentage of their forests as unclassed forests managed by local communities." Options A, B, and D are not supported by the text. Examiners expect you to link "unclassed forests" directly to community management, not to lack of survey, jurisdiction, or forest cover.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.