GATE 2026 AR — Planning – Question 23
Which are ecosystem-service categories provided by forests?
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Correct answer: (A) Regulating; (B) Provisioning; (C) Cultural
Explanation
Forests regulate climate and water processes, provide products such as timber and food, and support cultural/recreational values. These correspond to regulating, provisioning and cultural services, A, B, C. “Geopolitical” is not a standard ecosystem-service category.