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Conservation of forest - class-X

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National Forest Policy was enunciated in

  1. 1972

  2. 1978

  3. 1982

  4. 1988


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thw National Forest Policy which emphasised on protecting the forests & maintaining the ecological balance & stability was enunciated in the year 1988.

So, the correct answer is '1988'

The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 was first amended in

  1. 1991

  2. 1995

  3. 2001

  4. 2007


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 was first amended in 1991. It is enacted for protection of plants and animal species and controling poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives.

Thus, the correct answer is '1991.'

Wild life protection act was formulated during the period of  _______________

  1. Mrs. Indira Gandhi

  2. Lal Bahadur Shasthri

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Morarji Desai


Correct Option: A

Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year

  1. 1980

  2. 1972

  3. 1927

  4. 1867


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year 1980. The Amendments were made in 1988. It is concerned with the conservation of forests in the country. It regulates the use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Thus, the correct answer is '1980.'

Which among the following plant has been prohibited from cultivation and planting in India via the Willd Life protection Act?

  1. Killer weed (Parthenium hysterophorus)

  2. Dragon Plant (Dracaena draca)

  3. Belladona (Atropta Belladona)

  4. Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)


Correct Option: D

Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award is for the individuals. or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage in _______________.

  1. Reducing environmental pollution

  2. Reducing global warming

  3. Protecting wildlife

  4. Reforestation in deforested area


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Government of India has instituted Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award for individuals or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting wildlife.

Number of regional offices under Forest (conservation) Act (1980 amended 1988) is 

  1. 6

  2. 12

  3. 24

  4. 28


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It was further amended in 1988. They have 6 regional office.
So the correct answer is '6’

National Forest Policy envisages forest cover for the hills

  1. 33%

  2. 45%

  3. 67%

  4. 51%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The principal aim of forest policy must be to ensure environmental stability and maintenance of ecological balance including atmospheric equilibrium, which is vital for sustenance of all life forms, human, animals, and plants. It also purposed to cover 60% of hilly areas, 20% plain and 33% total geographical area.
So the correct option is '33%'.

What strategies has been taken by government for conservation of natural resources?

  1. Implementation of laws

  2. Minimizing human activities

  3. Less use of coal

  4. All of them


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option $A$ is correct

The strategies taken by the government for the conservation of natural resources is the implementation of laws. This is reflected in the constitutional framework of India. The constitution implemented laws to conserve and improve the forest, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.

Which of the following forests is known as the 'lungs of the planet earth'?

  1. Taiga forest

  2. Tundra forest

  3. Amazon rainforest

  4. Rainforests of North East India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tropical rainforest of Amazon is known as the lungs of the planet earth' because they are responsible for the production of about 20% of the earth's oxygen. They remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the air and give out oxygen. So, the correct answer is 'Amazon rainforest'.

Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year. 

  1. 1992

  2. 1996

  3. 2000

  4. 2002.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, was passed for the preservation of biological diversity in India and provides methods for equal sharing of benefits arising by the use of traditional biological resources.

So, the correct option is '2002'. 

Silviculture is the?

  1. Art and science of cultivating herbs

  2. Art and science of cultivating grasses

  3. Art and science of cultivating flowers

  4. Art and science of cultivating forest trees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silviculture is the practice of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. 

So, the correct answer is 'Art and science of cultivating forest trees'.

Suggest some approaches towards the conservation of forests.

  1. Conversion of forests into national parks, sanctuaries

  2. To take help of local people in conserving forest

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forests and wildlife are the natural resources which maintain ecological balance and biodiversity in the ecosystem. The forest provides shelter and food to the different species and thus need to be conserved because if the forests are not conserved, then it may affect these habitats with the extinction of species. Without proper management of forest and wildlife, the quality of soil, the water sources, and even the amount of rainfall may be affected. Without forest and wildlife, life would become impossible for human beings.

Some approaches towards the conservation of forests are:
→ Conversion of forests into national parks, sanctuaries. 
→ To take help of local people in the conserving forest. 
→ Not to allow the destruction of forests for making roads, dams and hotels etc. 
→ Planting of trees should be increased.

'Forest reaserch institute' of India is situated at

  1. Nainital

  2. Madras

  3. Calcutta

  4. Dehradun


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The forest research institute is an institute of the 'Indian council of forestry research and education'. It is the institute related to the forestry research in India. It is the oldest forestry research institute, located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Thus, option D is correct.

How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?

  1. Stop deforestation and poaching of wild animals

  2.  Do not use alternative sources 

  3. Use coal and petroleum  

  4. Waste water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Forests and wildlife and water are the natural resources which maintain ecological balance and biodiversity in the ecosystem. The forest provides shelter and food to the different species and thus need to be conserved because if the forests are not conserved, then it may affect these habitats with the extinction of species. Without proper management of forest and wildlife, the quality of soil, the water sources, and even the amount of rainfall may be affected. Without forest and wildlife, life would become impossible for human beings. To conserve natural resources or for their management, we need to stop cutting trees and support afforestation and stop killing animals. For the conservation of coal and petroleum, we need to use alternative energy sources. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

In Northern Indian plains, there is an increase in floods in recent times due to

  1. Soil erosion in the plains

  2. Soil conservation on the hills

  3. Deforestation in the plains

  4. Deforsation in the catchment area


Correct Option: D

Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called as

  1. Afforestation

  2. Deforestation

  3. Social forestry

  4. Agroforestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process of planting of the trees is known as afforestation. In this method, many trees and planted to cover an area transforming it to a forest. The process of afforestation can help in preventing the increase the in the global temperature and soil erosion. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.  

How are tribals dependent on forest?

  1. Tribals roam in forests for outing.

  2. Tribals gather food, fodder and fallen branches of trees from forests.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tribal which lives near or in forest area and takes many forest products for their use. For example, they take firewood as kitchen fuel. They hunt animals for food. They utilize many plants as food, fodder, herbs and medicines. They use fallen branches for making hut roof.

The branch of science dealing with development and utilisation of forests is

  1. Apiculture

  2. Silviculture

  3. Sericulture

  4. Horticulutre


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Silviculture is the branch of science that deals with the development and utilization of forest. It is the cultivation of trees or the establishment or growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values based on the knowledge of silvics. Silvics is the study of the life history and general characteristics of forest trees with respect to local environmental factors. Apiculture is the management and study of honeybees. 
Sericulture or silk farming is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. 
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation e.g., fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, ornamental trees etc. Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Van Mahotsav is meant for

  1. Afforestation

  2. Deforestation

  3. Start of grazing season

  4. Commercial forestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then 'Union Minister for Agriculture', Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi. The aim of this festival is to create awareness regarding the importance and preservation of the forest. People celebrate Van Mahotsava by planting trees or saplings in homes, offices, schools, colleges, and thus, called as afforestation. 

Which deals with establishment, growth and reproduction of timber trees? 

  1. Afforestation

  2. Silviculture

  3. Horticulture

  4. Agroforestry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Afforestation deals with the establishment of a forest in a barren land devoid of any trees. Siviculture deals with establishment, growth and reproduction of timber trees. Horticulture deals with the practice of garden cultivation and management. Agroforestry deals with growing trees or shrubs around or among crops or pastureland. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Silviculture'.

A forestation with the pin pose of environmental, aesthetic and economic development is known as ______________.

  1. Integrated afforest ion

  2. Scientific forest conservation

  3. Social forestry

  4. Integrated forest management


Correct Option: A

In the process of a forestation to check the desertification, which of the following groups of plants would be best used?

  1. Eucalyptus sp, Butea frondosa Ficus religiosa

  2. Delonix regia, Ziziphus sp, Tectona grandis

  3. Prossopis cineraria, Acacia nilotica, Acacia tortilis

  4. Polyalthia Longifolia Azadirachta indica, Aihizzia lebbek


Correct Option: A

A forestation programmes call for the introduction of plants form _________________.

  1. Desert regions as these can withstand adverse conditions

  2. Arctic environment because of their short stature and sturdiness

  3. Iso-climatic regions

  4. And environment of maximum heterogene


Correct Option: A

The concept of joint Forest Management (JFM) involves _________________________.

  1. Conservation of forest and agricultural land by the government

  2. Conservation of forests and wildlife by the local communities

  3. Work in close association with the local communities for protecting and managing forests

  4. Exploitation of beneficial forest products only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Realising the significance of participation by local communities, the Government of India in 1980s has introduced the concept of joint forest Management (JFM) so as to work closely with the local communities for protecting and managing forests. In return for their services to the forest, the communities get benefit of various forest products (minor forest products), and thus the forest can be conserved in a sustainable manner. Presently, there are 84632 JFM committees with 17.33 million hectare forest area under them. Some 85.28 lakh families are involved in them all over the country.

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