_______ is the first reserve forest of India.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Satpura National Park.
· Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh is considered India's first reserve forest, established in 1865 by Dr. Hugh Francis Cleghorn, a pioneering figure in forest conservation.
· It was the first attempt to protect forests systematically in India.
Other Options:
· Gir National Park: Known for being the last refuge of the Asiatic lion, located in Gujarat.
· Ranthambore National Park: Famous for its tigers, located in Rajasthan.
· Jim Corbett National Park: India's first national park, established in 1936, not the first reserve forest.