Forest and Wildlife Resources

The Indian Forest Act was passed in:

1. 1865
2. 1927
3. 1947
4. 1972

Biodiversity refers to:

1. Variety of living organisms
2. Increase in population only
3. Industrial development
4. Climate change

Which of the following is a national park?

1. Sunderbans
2. Project Tiger
3. Chipko Movement
4. Joint Forest Management

The main aim of the Joint Forest Management programme is:

1. Commercial cutting of trees
2. Involving local communities in forest conservation
3. Increasing industrial use of forests
4. Replacing forests with farms

Which type of forest covers the largest area in India?

1. Reserved forests
2. Protected forests
3. Unclassed forests
4. Private forests

Which one of the following is a factor responsible for the extinction of species?

1. Wildlife conservation
2. Habitat destruction
3. Afforestation
4. National parks

Which group of people depends heavily on forests for their livelihood?

1. Industrialists
2. Forest communities
3. Urban workers
4. Traders only

The destruction of forests on a large scale is known as:

1. Afforestation
2. Deforestation
3. Conservation
4. Social forestry

Which animal is protected under Project Tiger?

1. Lion
2. Tiger
3. Elephant
4. Rhinoceros

Which movement was started to protect forests in the Himalayan region?

1. Chipko Movement
2. Green Revolution
3. White Revolution
4. Civil Disobedience Movement

The species that are at a high risk of extinction are called:

1. Normal species
2. Endangered species
3. Common species
4. Extinct species

Which of the following is an example of a biosphere reserve in India?

1. Gir
2. Nilgiri
3. Ranthambore
4. Kaziranga

The Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India in:

1. 1952
2. 1965
3. 1972
4. 1985

Which category of forests is regarded as the most valuable for conservation?

1. Unclassed forests
2. Reserved forests
3. Private forests
4. Community forests

Which of the following is a major cause of depletion of forests and wildlife?

1. Afforestation
2. Agricultural expansion
3. Wildlife protection
4. Conservation programmes

What is the major consequence of loss of biodiversity?

1. Increased ecological stability
2. Improved environmental balance
3. Disruption of ecosystems and ecological imbalance
4. Increased forest cover

Why are forests considered renewable resources?

1. They never get depleted
2. They can regenerate naturally if managed sustainably
3. They are made by humans
4. They do not support biodiversity

Which movement in the Himalayas became famous for protecting forests by hugging trees?

1. Green Revolution
2. Chipko Movement
3. White Revolution
4. Silent Valley Movement

Which of the following is a protected area established for wildlife conservation?

1. Industrial Zone
2. Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Residential Colony
4. Commercial Market

What is deforestation?

1. Planting more trees
2. Conservation of forests
3. Large-scale removal of forests and trees
4. Development of wildlife parks

Which category includes species whose population levels are considered normal and stable?

1. Endangered Species
2. Vulnerable Species
3. Normal Species
4. Extinct Species

Which government initiative was launched to protect tigers in India?

1. Project Lion
2. Project Elephant
3. Project Tiger
4. Project Rhino

What is the primary objective of wildlife conservation?

1. Increasing industrial production
2. Protecting species and maintaining ecological balance
3. Expanding urban areas
4. Promoting mining activities

Which of the following is classified as a critically endangered species in India?

1. Cow
2. Blackbuck
3. Great Indian Bustard
4. Goat

Which term is used for the variety of plant and animal species found in a particular region?

1. Afforestation
2. Biodiversity
3. Ecosystem
4. Conservation