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Forests and Natural Resources in Ancient India

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Which of the following was not a major type of forest in ancient India?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests

  2. Tropical deciduous forests

  3. Temperate forests

  4. Mediterranean forests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mediterranean forests are not found in India.

Which of the following is not a natural resource found in ancient India?

  1. Timber

  2. Minerals

  3. Water

  4. Oil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oil is not a natural resource found in ancient India.

Which of the following was a major source of timber in ancient India?

  1. Teak

  2. Sal

  3. Pine

  4. Oak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Teak was a major source of timber in ancient India.

Which of the following was a major source of minerals in ancient India?

  1. Iron ore

  2. Copper ore

  3. Gold ore

  4. Silver ore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iron ore was a major source of minerals in ancient India.

Which of the following was a major source of water in ancient India?

  1. Rivers

  2. Lakes

  3. Ponds

  4. Wells


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rivers were a major source of water in ancient India.

Which of the following was a major factor in the deforestation of ancient India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Mining

  3. Urbanization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture, mining, and urbanization were all major factors in the deforestation of ancient India.

Which of the following was a major consequence of the deforestation of ancient India?

  1. Soil erosion

  2. Loss of biodiversity

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and climate change were all major consequences of the deforestation of ancient India.

Which of the following was a major effort to conserve the forests of ancient India?

  1. The Mauryan Empire

  2. The Gupta Empire

  3. The Chola Empire

  4. The Mughal Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mauryan Empire was the first major empire to make an effort to conserve the forests of ancient India.

Which of the following was a major species of tree that was protected by the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Teak

  2. Sal

  3. Pine

  4. Oak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Teak was a major species of tree that was protected by the Mauryan Empire.

Which of the following was a major species of animal that was protected by the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Elephant

  2. Tiger

  3. Lion

  4. Rhinoceros


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elephant was a major species of animal that was protected by the Mauryan Empire.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the forests of ancient India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Overpopulation

  3. Warfare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, overpopulation, and warfare were all major factors in the decline of the forests of ancient India.

Which of the following is a major challenge facing the forests of India today?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, pollution, and climate change are all major challenges facing the forests of India today.

Which of the following is a major effort to conserve the forests of India today?

  1. The National Forest Policy of 1988

  2. The Forest Conservation Act of 1980

  3. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Forest Policy of 1988, the Forest Conservation Act of 1980, and the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 are all major efforts to conserve the forests of India today.

What is the role of forests in the Indian economy?

  1. They provide timber for construction and other purposes.

  2. They provide fuelwood for cooking and heating.

  3. They provide fodder for livestock.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests play a vital role in the Indian economy by providing timber, fuelwood, fodder, and other products.

What is the role of forests in the Indian environment?

  1. They help to regulate the climate.

  2. They help to prevent soil erosion.

  3. They help to purify water and air.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests play a vital role in the Indian environment by regulating the climate, preventing soil erosion, and purifying water and air.

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