Forest and Wildlife Resources (Quiz)

Welcome to your Forest and Wildlife Resources (Quiz)

1.

Which of these is not considered a part of biodiversity?

Microorganisms

Elephants

Human-made machines

Banyan trees

2.

Which of the following is the most valuable type of forest for the conservation of forest and wildlife resources in India?

Permanent Forest Estates

Unclassed Forests

Reserved Forests

Protected Forests

3.

The term "permanent forest estates" refers to:

Forests that belong to private individuals

Forests maintained for producing timber and protecting resources

Forests under complete government control for urban development

Forests that are completely unregulated

4.

What was one of the key reasons for establishing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India?

To protect the habitat of endangered species

To increase the number of forests

To conserve human habitats

To promote tourism

5.

The Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri is associated with which of the following activities?

Wildlife hunting

Deforestation

Urban development

Organic and ecological farming

6.

What was added to the list of protected species for the first time in 1991 under the Wildlife Protection Act?

Freshwater fish

Large mammals

Plants

Insects

7.

Which movement in India is known for successfully resisting deforestation in the Himalayas?

Chipko Movement

Beej Bachao Andolan

Narmada Bachao Andolan

Green Revolution

8.

What is biodiversity?

The number of trees and animals in an ecosystem

The variety of forests in a specific region

The relationship between human beings and animals

The variety of life forms on Earth, including microorganisms, plants, and animals

9.

Which of the following states initiated the first resolution for Joint Forest Management (JFM)?

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Odisha

Rajasthan

10.

What is the role of forests in the ecological system?

Forests have no specific role in biodiversity

Forests only provide shelter for wildlife

Forests are the primary producers on which all other living beings depend

Forests are secondary producers of oxygen

11.

Which of the following acts was introduced to protect wildlife in India?

Indian Forest Act, 1972

National Biodiversity Act, 1972

Endangered Species Act, 1972

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

12.

Which of the following description of the forest is NOT correct?

Unclassed forests- Reservation of forests under Government and private individuals.

Permanent forests- Reserved and unclassed forests for the production of timber.

Protected forests- Reservation of 1/3rd of the forests

Reserved Forest - Reservation of more than half of forests.

13.

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of its total forest area classified as permanent forests?

Madhya Pradesh

West Bengal

Maharashtra

Jammu and Kashmir

14.

How did conservationists respond to the rapid decline in wildlife during the 1960s and 1970s?

By suggesting alternative species for farming

By protesting against the government

By establishing zoos

By demanding a national wildlife protection program

15.

Which of the following correctly describes the Joint Forest Management (JFM) program in India?

Local communities are entirely responsible for managing forest resources

Local communities participate in the management of degraded forest lands, receiving intermediary benefits

Private companies manage degraded forests for commercial timber production

Government solely manages forest land without local involvement

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