Consider the following statements about the Indian Forest Service:
The British India Government started the Imperial Forest Department in 1864.
Dr. Dietrich Brandis, was the first Inspector General of Forests in 1864.
Imperial Forest Service was constituted in 1867.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

Question

The correct answer is "Only 1 and 3".

The British India Government did establish the Imperial Forest Department in 1864, marking the formal beginning of organized forestry in India.
Dr. Dietrich Brandis was indeed the first Inspector General of Forests, but he was appointed in 1866, not 1864.
The Imperial Forest Service was constituted in 1867, formalizing the management of forests in British India.

Thus, statements 1 and 3 are true, while statement 2 is incorrect.

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Only 1 and 3 The correct answer is "Only 1 and 3".

The British India Government did establish the Imperial Forest Department in 1864, marking the formal beginning of organized forestry in India.
Dr. Dietrich Brandis was indeed the first Inspector General of Forests, but he was appointed in 1866, not 1864.
The Imperial Forest Service was constituted in 1867, formalizing the management of forests in British India.

Thus, statements 1 and 3 are true, while statement 2 is incorrect.

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