Question 6 - Social Science CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper for 2023 Boards - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Social Science Class 10

Which of the following description of forest is NOT correct?

1. Reserved Forest -Reservation of more than half of forests
2. Protected Forest- Reservation of 1/3 of the forests
3. Unclassed Forest-Reservation of forest under govt. and private individuals
4. Permanent Forest-Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timbe

Answer:

So, the correct answer is ( D): Permanent Forest-Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timber.

Explanation

• Reserved Forest :  More than half of the total forest land has been declared as a reserved forest.
  The statement given in question on Reserved Forest is correct.

• Protected Forest: Almost one-third of the total forest area is protected forest , as declared by the Forest Department.
  The statement given in question on Protected  Forest is correct.

• Unclassed Forest: These are other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities
  The statement given in question on Protected  Forest is correct.

• Permanent Forest:   Reserved and the protected forest is known as permanent forest.
  The statement given in question on permanent  Forest is incorrect.

Thus, Option ( D): Permanent Forest-Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timber is correct