Can a reserved forest be used for purposes mentioned in this paragraph? Why or why not?
No, a reserved forest cannot be used for the purposes mentioned in this paragraph. This is because a "reserved forest" is defined as any area which is a reserved forest under the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891, or under any other law for the time being in force in the area in question. The paragraph specifically states that it does not apply to land which is a reserved forest, implying that these areas cannot be used for the mentioned purposes.