Environmental NGOs and Forest Conservation

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Which prominent environmental NGO is known for its efforts in the Chipko movement, a nonviolent protest against deforestation in the Himalayan region?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Chipko Movement

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chipko movement was a nonviolent protest against deforestation in the Himalayan region, led by local villagers and supported by environmental NGOs like the Chipko Movement.

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is an environmental NGO that has been fighting against the construction of large dams on the Narmada River in India. What is the primary concern of the NBA?

  1. Loss of biodiversity and displacement of indigenous communities

  2. Pollution of water resources

  3. Deforestation and soil erosion

  4. Climate change and global warming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NBA's primary concern is the loss of biodiversity and the displacement of indigenous communities due to the construction of large dams on the Narmada River.

Which environmental NGO played a crucial role in the campaign to save the Silent Valley in Kerala, India, from a hydroelectric project?

  1. Save Silent Valley Movement

  2. Greenpeace

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Chipko Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Save Silent Valley Movement was a successful campaign to protect the Silent Valley in Kerala, India, from a hydroelectric project.

The Appiko Movement in Karnataka, India, was a nonviolent protest against the destruction of forests for commercial purposes. Which environmental NGO was actively involved in this movement?

  1. Karnataka Forest Department

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Appiko Movement

  4. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Appiko Movement was a nonviolent protest against the destruction of forests in Karnataka, India, led by local villagers and supported by environmental NGOs like the Appiko Movement.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the rights of indigenous communities in forest areas?

  1. Rainforest Alliance

  2. Greenpeace

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rainforest Alliance is an environmental NGO that promotes sustainable forestry practices and advocates for the rights of indigenous communities in forest areas.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that promotes responsible forest management. What is the primary goal of the FSC?

  1. To certify forests that meet certain environmental and social standards

  2. To promote sustainable forestry practices

  3. To advocate for the rights of indigenous communities in forest areas

  4. To raise awareness about deforestation and forest conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the FSC is to certify forests that meet certain environmental and social standards, ensuring that they are managed in a responsible manner.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Sierra Club

  4. Rainforest Alliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems.

The Green Belt Movement is an environmental NGO that has played a significant role in reforestation efforts in Kenya. Who founded the Green Belt Movement?

  1. Wangari Maathai

  2. Nelson Mandela

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Jomo Kenyatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Green Belt Movement was founded by Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmental and political activist.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the rights of indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest?

  1. Amazon Watch

  2. Greenpeace

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Rainforest Alliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amazon Watch is an environmental NGO that promotes sustainable forestry practices and advocates for the rights of indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest.

The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is an environmental NGO dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and their habitat in Borneo. What is the primary goal of BOSF?

  1. To protect orangutans and their habitat in Borneo

  2. To promote sustainable forestry practices in Borneo

  3. To advocate for the rights of indigenous communities in Borneo

  4. To raise awareness about deforestation and forest conservation in Borneo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of BOSF is to protect orangutans and their habitat in Borneo.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems in the Congo Basin?

  1. Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Rainforest Alliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) is an environmental NGO that promotes sustainable forestry practices and advocates for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems in the Congo Basin.

The Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that advocates for the rights of indigenous peoples and forest-dependent communities. What is the primary goal of the FPP?

  1. To promote sustainable forestry practices

  2. To protect endangered forest ecosystems

  3. To advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples and forest-dependent communities

  4. To raise awareness about deforestation and forest conservation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of the FPP is to advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples and forest-dependent communities.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems in Southeast Asia?

  1. Rainforest Alliance

  2. Greenpeace

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Center for People and Forests (RECOFTC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Center for People and Forests (RECOFTC) is an environmental NGO that promotes sustainable forestry practices and advocates for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems in Southeast Asia.

The Global Forest Coalition (GFC) is an international network of NGOs and indigenous peoples' organizations that advocates for the rights of forest-dependent communities and sustainable forest management. What is the primary goal of the GFC?

  1. To promote sustainable forestry practices

  2. To protect endangered forest ecosystems

  3. To advocate for the rights of forest-dependent communities and sustainable forest management

  4. To raise awareness about deforestation and forest conservation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of the GFC is to advocate for the rights of forest-dependent communities and sustainable forest management.

Which environmental NGO is known for its work in promoting sustainable forestry practices and advocating for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems in Latin America?

  1. Rainforest Alliance

  2. Greenpeace

  3. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  4. Amazon Conservation Association (ACA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Amazon Conservation Association (ACA) is an environmental NGO that promotes sustainable forestry practices and advocates for the protection of endangered forest ecosystems in Latin America.

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