Which of the following statements about Forest Fires in India is are correct 1 Among all states Utta...........

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Which of the following statements about Forest Fires in India is/are correct?

1. Among all states, Uttarakhand accounts for maximum incidents of forest fires.

2. Forest fires on a naturally limited scale are helpful in regenerating forest, promoting microbial activity and flowering of plants.

3. All of the fires in Indian forests are caused due to manmade factors.

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1 and 3 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect because Mizoram accounts for maximum incidents of forest fires.
Third statement is incorrect. Forest fires are caused both due to natural as well as man-made causes
Natural Causes:
• Lightening
• Rubbing of dry sticks
• Friction due to rolling stones

Man- Made Causes:
• Shifting Cultivation
• Covering up Illicit felling of trees
• Clearing path through the forest
• Tribal Traditions