Reforestation and replantation in existing forests
Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel
Promotion of the wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.
The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes:
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 2 and 3
The National Forest Policy 1988 includes –
(i) Afforestation and Wasteland development.
(ii) Reforestation and Replantation in existing forests.
(iii) Encouraging wood substitute and supplying other types of fuel.
Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides is not included in the National Forest Policy.
Ques:
102
What were the main objectives of the National Forest Policy? Choose the correct answer by using codes given below-
To ensure ecological balance.
To promote social forestry.
One-third of the country’s total land to be forested.
Encouraging public community participation in forest management.
Codes :
Correct Answer:
(C)
1 and 4
The basic objectives that should govern the National forest Policy - are the following:
Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and, where necessary, restoration of the ecological balance that has been adversely disturbed by serious depletion of the forests of the country.
Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.
Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs in the "interest of soil and water conservation, for mitigating floods and droughts and for the retardation of siltation of reservoirs.
Checking the extension of sand-dunes in the desert areas of Rajasthan and along the coastal tracts.
Increasing substantially the forest/tree cover in the country through massive afforestation and social forestry programmes, especially on all denuded degraded and unproductive lands.
Meeting the requirements of fuel-wood, fodder, minor forest produce and small timber of the rural and tribal populations. Increasing the productivity of forests to meet essential national needs.
Encouraging efficient utilisation of forest produce and maximising substitution of wood.
Creating a massive people's movement with the involvement of women, for achieving these objectives and to minimise pressure on existing forests.
Ques:
103
Consider the following statements:
The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India under tree/forest cover.
Which of these statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Only 2
According to ISFR, 2023 almost 21.76% area (7,15,343 square Km) of the geographical region of India is forest. Out of which near about 57% area (407750 square Km) is a dense forest, not 40%. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India under tree/forest cover.
Ques:
104
Consider the following:
Conservation of Forests
Sustainable Management
Biodiversity Preservation
Climate change Mitigation
Which of the given above are the objectives of National Forest Policy of India:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
The primary objectives of the National Forest Policy of India are:
Conservation of Forests – Protecting forests from degradation and deforestation to preserve biodiversity and ecological balance.
Sustainable Management – Promoting using forest resources to support livelihoods, especially for forest-dependent communities, while ensuring long-term forest health.
Biodiversity Preservation – Safeguarding the diverse flora and fauna within India’s forests to maintain ecological stability.
Climate Change Mitigation – Enhancing carbon sequestration through afforestation and reforestation efforts to combat climate change.
Ques:
105
Which one of the following is the first National Park of India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is the first National Park of India. The other National Parks mentioned in the question with their respective establishment year are as follows-
National Park Year of establishment
Corbett (Uttarakhand) - 1936
Kanha (Madhya Pradesh) - 1955
Dudhwa (Uttar Pradesh) - 1977
Rajaji (Uttarakhand) - 1983
Ques:
106
Maintenance of genetic diversity in National Parks is done by :
Correct Answer:
(A)
In-situ conservation
The maintenance of Genetic Diversity, Wildlife Sanctuary and National Parks is done by In-situ conservation. When a plant or organism is preserved in its original natural habitat area, it is called in-situ conservation, while when they are preserved somewhere else it is called Ex-situ conservation.
Ques:
107
Betla National Park is situated at –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Jharkhand
Betla (Palamu) National Park is located in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of the Palamu district of the Indian State of Jharkhand, erstwhile Bihar, in India. It was established in 1986 and is associated with 'Project Tiger'.
Ques:
108
Rani Jhansi Maritime National Park was founded in
Correct Answer:
(C)
1996
Rani Jhansi Maritime National Park was founded in 1996 at Andaman and Nicobar Island. The area of the park is spread over 256.14 sq. km.
Ques:
109
Dhoopgarh Peak is situated in which of the following National Parks?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Satupra National Park
Dhoopgarh Peak is situated in Satpura National Park. Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura national park covers an area of 524 km. sq and established in 1981.
Ques:
110
Consider the following statements:
The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1 and 3
The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. No alteration to the boundaries of a National Park shall be made except on a resolution passed by the Legislature of the State. Biosphere Reserve are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over a large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. The purpose of the formation of biosphere reserves is to conserve in situ all forms of life along with its support system. The difference between a national park and a sanctuary is that no human activity is allowed inside a national park (except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife warden of the state) while limited activities are permitted within the sanctuary. Each reserve promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. Thus only statement 1 and 3 are correct.