Types of Forests in India
MCQs
1. Which of the following is the most valuable type of forest for conservation in India?
a) Protected forests
b) Reserved forests
c) Unclassed forests
d) Private forests
Answer: b) Reserved forests
Explanation: Reserved forests are the most protected category and cover more than half of India’s total forest area.
2. What percentage of total forest land in India is classified as protected forests?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 33%
d) Almost one-third
Answer: d) Almost one-third
Explanation: Nearly one-third of the total forest area in India is protected forest, preventing further depletion.
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2. Distribution of Forests in India
MCQs
3. Which Indian state has the largest area under permanent forests?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Rajasthan
d) Kerala
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh has the highest percentage of permanent forest areas in India.
4. Which type of forest is largely found in the northeastern states and parts of Gujarat?
a) Reserved forests
b) Unclassed forests
c) Protected forests
d) Private forests
Answer: b) Unclassed forests
Explanation: These forests and wastelands are managed by local communities and government agencies.
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3. Wildlife Conservation in India
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5. Which of the following is NOT a major threat to India’s wildlife resources?
a) Poaching
b) Habitat destruction
c) Increase in conservation programs
d) Deforestation
Answer: c) Increase in conservation programs
Explanation: Conservation programs aim to protect wildlife, whereas poaching and habitat loss threaten biodiversity.
6. Which national park is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros?
a) Corbett National Park
b) Sundarbans National Park
c) Kaziranga National Park
d) Bandhavgarh National Park
Answer: c) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in Assam is well known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
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4. Government Initiatives for Conservation
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7. What was the primary objective of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972?
a) Encourage urbanization in forest areas
b) Protect endangered species and their habitats
c) Promote commercial hunting
d) Increase land for agriculture
Answer: b) Protect endangered species and their habitats
Explanation: The Act established national parks and sanctuaries to protect India’s wildlife and ecosystems.
8. Which conservation project focuses on the protection of Bengal tigers?
a) Project Elephant
b) Project Rhino
c) Project Tiger
d) Project Crocodile
Answer: c) Project Tiger
Explanation: Launched in 1973, Project Tiger aims to protect Bengal tigers and their habitats.
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5. Community Involvement in Conservation
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9. Which community-based movement in India helped protect forests from deforestation?
a) Green Revolution
b) Chipko Movement
c) Industrial Revolution
d) Operation Flood
Answer: b) Chipko Movement
Explanation: The Chipko Movement, initiated in the 1970s, involved villagers embracing trees to prevent their cutting.
10. What is the role of sacred groves in conservation?
a) They promote hunting of endangered species
b) They preserve biodiversity through religious beliefs
c) They are areas for mining and logging
d) They serve as commercial plantations
Answer: b) They preserve biodiversity through religious beliefs
Explanation: Sacred groves are untouched forest areas protected due to cultural and religious significance.
