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In August 2025, Jammu and Kashmir experienced unprecedented flash floods due to cloudbursts, leading to significant loss of life and property. Similarly, Kerala faced severe flooding exacerbated by unchecked urban development and land use changes. Andhra Pradesh, while also affected, has been actively identifying new wetlands and planning eco-tourism corridors. Based on the classification of forests, which of the following statements would most likely apply to these regions?

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100%(a) These places mostly have forests managed as reserved or protected forests for conservation. ( 1 voter )
0%(b) They rely on unclassed forests and local community management for forest conservation.
0%(c) They have forest resources and primarily focus on industrial development.
0%(d) There are no classified forests and forest management is entirely left to private ownership.
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The correct option is (a). Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh mostly have reserved or protected forests. These forests conserve biodiversity, prevent floods and support livelihoods. Government initiatives like wetland recognition, participatory forest management and eco-tourism highlight conservation-focused forest management.

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    1. Jammu and Kashmir: The state has a significant forest cover, with coniferous forests like Deodar, Chir and Kail constituting over 50% of the total forest area. These forests play a critical role in the region’s biodiversity and ecology.  The correct option is (a).

      Kerala: The state has embraced participatory forest management as a key strategy for biodiversity conservation and improving the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities.

      Andhra Pradesh: The state has identified 16 new wetlands in what is being called the largest single-phase wetland recognition effort in South India. The government is committed to conserving wetlands while promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development

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