Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.

Theme

T41 Forests, natural vegetation & biodiversity

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks about diversity of natural vegetation, forest status and climate change, biodiversity variation, the Biological Diversity Act, and the Kunming–Montreal framework.

What to cover

• Vegetation types and controlling factors
• Forest cover status (ISFR) and carbon sinks
• Biological Diversity Act 2002: NBA, SBB, BMCs, access and benefit sharing
• Kunming–Montreal GBF: 30x30 and India's targets
• Wildlife sanctuaries in rainforest regions

Writing the answer

• Use data points carefully; name protected areas

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