Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes a protective role of forests?

1. Forests primarily serve as sources of timber for commercial use.
2. Forests act as natural habitats for biodiversity.
3. Forests are crucial for the repository of genetic wealth.
4. Forests contribute mainly to direct consumptive values like logging.

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 2, 3
• D. 1, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2, 3

• Forests play a wide range of protective role which include natural habitat for biodiversity and repository of genetic wealth.

• Non consumptive direct use values like recreation and ecotourism.