Forest Conservation and New Regulations

Q.

Write 10 slogans on the importance of forest

Q. In which list of the Indian Constitution is ‘Forests’ listed?

1. State list
2. Union list
3. Concurrent List
4. Global list

Q.

The total degraded land in our country is?

1. 133 million hectares

2. 130 million sq. km

3. )140 million hectares

4. 130 million hectares

Q. Assertion(A): Scientific forestry was implemented during the colonial period in India.
Reason(R): Policies of the British aimed to increase forest cover and protect natural resources.

1. Both A and R are correct.
2. A is correct but R is incorrect.
3. A is incorrect but R is correct.
4. Both A and R are incorect.

Q. Arrange the following events in chronological order with reference to their date of formation:

(i) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
(ii) National Forest Policy
(iii) First World War
(iv) Indian Forest Service

1. (iv), (ii), (i), (ii)
2. (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
3. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
4. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding the contribution of Indian villages in the field of forest conservation?

1. Villagers have been more vocal about forest conservation through movements like Chipko and Save Aarey movements.
2. Many forests have been protected in the form of sacred groves known as sarnas, devarakudu, kan, rai, etc.
3. Several studies have been conducted by forest management bodies that have resulted in sustainable practices.
4. Some villages have been patrolling their own forests, instead of relying only on the forest guards for the protection of forests.

Q. Which of the following aspects of the forests were affected due to colonial policies?

1. Ecology
2. Civilisation
3. Biodiversity
4. Soil quality

Q. How have Indian villages contributed to the conservation of forests?

1. Villagers have been more vocal about forest conservation through movements like Chipko and Save Aarey movements.
2. Many forests have been protected in the form of sacred groves.
3. Land alloted for agriculture has been converted into forests.
4. Some villages have been patrolling their own forests, instead of relying only on the forest guards for the protection of forests.

Q. When was the National Forest Policy enforced in India?

1. 1864
2. 1878
3. 1927
4. 1952

Q. and were sacred groves protected by the villagers and tribal communities. Choose the answers in reverse alphabetical order.

1. Kalangs
2. Kowori
3. Sarnas
4. Devarakudu

Q. Based on the statements given below, select the most suitable option:

Statement 1: The National Forest Policy of 1952 enforced by the Government of India placed forests in the Concurrent List.
Statement 2: The National Forest Policy of 1952 established a collaborative effort between the government and the forest dwellers.

1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
2. Only statement 1 is correct.
3. Only statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Q. The Forest Policy of still had the remnants of the colonial administration.

1. 1952
2. 2006
3. 1987

Q. Based on the statements given below, select the most suitable option.
Statement 1: The National Forest Policy of 1952 enforced by the Government of India placed forests in the Concurrent List.
Statement 2: The National Forest Policy of 1952 established a collaborative effort between the government and the forest dwellers.

1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
2. Only statement 1 is correct.
3. Only statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Q. In what ways do we still see the remnants of the British forest policies?

1. Tribal communities are still being marginalised.
2. Excessive deforestation is still observed.
3. Forests are categorised and only certain activities are allowed.
4. Practices like poaching are encouraged for sport.

Q. When was the National Forest Policy enforced in India?

1. 1864
2. 1878
3. 1927
4. 1952

Q.

salient features of the scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers (recognition of forest rights ) act, 2006

Q. Assertion(A): Scientific forestry was implemented during the colonial period in India.
Reason(R): Policies of the British aimed to increase forest cover and protect natural resources.

1. Both A and R are correct.
2. A is correct but R is incorrect.
3. A is incorrect but R is correct.
4. Both A and R are incorect.

Q. In what ways do we still see the remnants of the British forest policies?

1. Tribal communities are still being marginalised.
2. Excessive deforestation is still observed.
3. Forests are categorised and only certain activities are allowed.
4. Practices like poaching are encouraged for sport.

Q. When was the Forest Right Act passed?

1. 10 December, 2016
2. 18 June, 2010
3. 18 December, 2006
4. 10 June, 2001

Q. Which of the following aspects of the forests were affected due to colonial policies?

1. Ecology
2. Civilisation
3. Biodiversity
4. Soil quality