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Joint Forest Management

Description: This quiz covers the concept of Joint Forest Management (JFM) in India, a collaborative approach to forest conservation and management involving local communities and government agencies.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary objective of Joint Forest Management (JFM)?

  1. To promote commercial logging and timber extraction.

  2. To enhance forest productivity and generate revenue.

  3. To protect and conserve forest resources while involving local communities.

  4. To establish national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

JFM aims to involve local communities in forest management to ensure sustainable use of forest resources and protect biodiversity.

When was the Joint Forest Management (JFM) program officially launched in India?

  1. 1970s

  2. 1980s

  3. 1990s

  4. 2000s

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The JFM program was officially launched in India in the early 1990s, gaining momentum in the following years.

Which government resolution provided the legal framework for Joint Forest Management in India?

  1. National Forest Policy, 1988

  2. Forest Conservation Act, 1980

  3. Joint Forest Management Resolution, 1990

  4. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Joint Forest Management Resolution, passed in 1990, provided the legal framework for JFM in India.

What is the primary role of Village Forest Committees (VFCs) in Joint Forest Management?

  1. To collect revenue from forest produce.

  2. To enforce forest laws and regulations.

  3. To manage and protect forest resources in collaboration with the Forest Department.

  4. To allocate forest land for commercial activities.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

VFCs are responsible for managing and protecting forest resources in collaboration with the Forest Department.

What is the main benefit sharing mechanism under Joint Forest Management in India?

  1. Equal distribution of forest produce among all community members.

  2. Auctioning of forest produce and sharing the revenue with the community.

  3. Providing employment opportunities to local communities in forest-related activities.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

JFM involves a combination of benefit sharing mechanisms, including equal distribution, auctioning, and employment opportunities.

Which state in India was the first to implement Joint Forest Management?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Karnataka

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

West Bengal was the first state in India to implement Joint Forest Management in 1972.

What is the term used for the written agreement between the Forest Department and the Village Forest Committee under JFM?

  1. Joint Forest Management Agreement

  2. Forest Management Plan

  3. Village Forest Charter

  4. Community Forest Management Agreement

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The written agreement between the Forest Department and the Village Forest Committee under JFM is called the Joint Forest Management Agreement.

What is the minimum area of forest land required for the formation of a Village Forest Committee under JFM?

  1. 50 hectares

  2. 100 hectares

  3. 200 hectares

  4. 300 hectares

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum area of forest land required for the formation of a Village Forest Committee under JFM is 100 hectares.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of Joint Forest Management?

  1. Active participation of local communities

  2. Decentralized decision-making

  3. Commercialization of forest produce

  4. Recognition of traditional forest rights

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Commercialization of forest produce is not a key principle of JFM, as the focus is on sustainable use and conservation.

What is the primary responsibility of the Forest Department under Joint Forest Management?

  1. To provide technical and financial assistance to Village Forest Committees.

  2. To enforce forest laws and regulations.

  3. To resolve conflicts between different stakeholders.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Forest Department has multiple responsibilities under JFM, including providing assistance, enforcing laws, and resolving conflicts.

What is the main challenge faced by Joint Forest Management in India?

  1. Lack of political will and support

  2. Insufficient financial resources

  3. Resistance from traditional forest dwellers

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

JFM faces multiple challenges, including lack of political support, financial constraints, and resistance from traditional forest dwellers.

Which international organization has played a significant role in promoting Joint Forest Management in India?

  1. World Bank

  2. United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

  3. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multiple international organizations have supported JFM in India, including the World Bank, UNDP, and FAO.

What is the primary legal framework governing forest conservation in India?

  1. Indian Forest Act, 1927

  2. Forest Conservation Act, 1980

  3. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  4. Environment Protection Act, 1986

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 is the primary legal framework governing forest conservation in India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Joint Forest Management?

  1. Improved forest cover and biodiversity

  2. Increased income for local communities

  3. Reduced soil erosion and flooding

  4. Increased deforestation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

JFM aims to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable forest management, not increase deforestation.

What is the primary goal of the National Forest Policy, 1988 in India?

  1. To promote commercial logging and timber extraction.

  2. To increase forest cover and protect biodiversity.

  3. To establish national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

  4. To generate revenue from forest resources.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Forest Policy, 1988 aims to increase forest cover and protect biodiversity, not promote commercial logging or generate revenue.

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