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Which Indian forest term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a national organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change”, and also with “its headquarters is in Dehradun”?

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AForest Survey of India
BIndia State of Forest Report
CVery Dense Forest
DModerately Dense Forest
Correct Answer: Forest Survey of IndiaYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Forest Survey of India. Forest Survey of India is correctly identified as a national organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Forest Survey of India is also associated with its headquarters is in Dehradun. Another identifying fact about Forest Survey of India is that it assesses and monitors the country's forest and tree resources. A further exam-relevant fact about Forest Survey of India is that it prepares the India State of Forest Report. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option B — India State of Forest Report: India State of Forest Report is a biennial assessment commonly abbreviated as ISFR. It is incorrect here because India State of Forest Report is instead associated with it is published by the Forest Survey of India. • Option C — Very Dense Forest: Very Dense Forest is an FSI forest-cover density class. It is incorrect here because Very Dense Forest is instead associated with it includes land with canopy density of 70 percent and above. • Option D — Moderately Dense Forest: Moderately Dense Forest is an FSI forest-cover density class. It is incorrect here because Moderately Dense Forest is instead associated with its canopy density is 40 percent or more but below 70 percent. Exam Takeaway: Connect Forest Survey of India with “a national organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change” and “its headquarters is in Dehradun” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Forest Survey of India is a national organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • Source or location: its headquarters is in Dehradun.
  • Basin or course: it assesses and monitors the country's forest and tree resources.
  • Important association: it prepares the India State of Forest Report.
  • Forest Survey of India should not be confused with India State of Forest Report, which is a biennial assessment commonly abbreviated as ISFR.

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