At least 85 forest fires are currently burning in Uttarakhand, destroying 165 acres of land within the last 24 to 48 hours, prompting the state to req...
Question
At least 85 forest fires are currently burning in Uttarakhand, destroying 165 acres of land within the last 24 to 48 hours, prompting the state to request assistance from the Central government. Multiple sorties by the Indian Air Force have been deployed to douse the fires, highlighting that despite having 71% forest cover, the state lacks an effective forest fire management strategy.
Based on the above passage, which of the following assumptions can be made?
(I) The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand will resign due to failure in managing the forest fire crisis.
(II) Forest fires in the state are a persistent problem that has existed for years.
(III) Indian Air Force personnel have been trained to handle such forest fire emergencies.
(IV) Other states with significant forest areas will remain vigilant and implement preventive measures.
(V) All animals in Uttarakhand's forests will be relocated to forests in other states.