In which of the above States do ‘Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests’ occur?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1 and 3 only
The tropical evergreen forests usually occur in areas receiving more than 200 cm of rainfall and having a temperature of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. These forests occupy about seven percent of the Earth’s land surface and harbour more than half of the world’s plants and animals. In India, the evergreen forest is found on the western slope of the Western Ghats in states such as Kerala and Karnataka. They are also found in hills of Jaintia and Khasi (Meghalaya). While Himachal Pradesh is mainly covered by Sub-Tropical Pine forest and Himalayan Moist Temperate forests. Hence (c) is the correct answer.
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72
In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Arunachal Pradesh
According to the Indian State of Forest Report 2023:
Arunachal Pradesh has around 20, 985 sq km under very dense forests and 29, 615 sq km area under moderately dense forests.
The total area under dense forests in Arunachal Pradesh is around 66,431 sq km which is second highest among the states.
Overall forest cover is maximum for the state of Madhya Pradesh (among states and UTs) in terms of area.
When Considered in terms of percentage Mizoram (among states) ranks on the top (85.34%).
Considering both states and the UTs Lakshadweep has the highest percentage of its area (91.33%) under forests.
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73
Among the following, which statement is not correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Nagaland is the most forest covered State of India.
According to India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, Madhya Pradesh has maximum forest area while Arunachal Pradesh has maximum dense forest area. India’s most forest covered state in terms of percentage is Mizoram not Nagaland. State with minimum forest cover (as per area as well as a percentage) is Haryana.
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74
In which of the following continents, the tropical deciduous forests are most extensive?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Asia
Tropical deciduous forests or tropical broad-leaf forests are dominated by trees that lose their leaves each year. They are found in areas with warm, moist summers and mild winters. Deciduous forests are mainly found in the Northern Hemisphere Eastern North America, East Asia, and Europe.
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75
With reference to United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 (UNSPF), consider the following statements:
1. It is a global framework for action to sustainably manage all types of forests and to halt deforestation and forest degradation.
2. Its target is to increase forest area by 3% worldwide by 2030.
3. It promotes forest management practices that ignore the role of forests in mitigating climate change.
4. It is being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)..
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Only two
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 (UNSPF) is a global framework to achieve the sustainable management of all types of forests, including trees outside forests, and to combat deforestation and forest degradation. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2017.
Its target is to increase forest area by 3% worldwide by 2030. The plan contains a set of six Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets to be reached by 2030. All these are voluntary in nature and universally applicable.
Statement 3 and 4 are incorrect. The United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 (UNSPF) does not promote forest management practices that ignore the role of forests in mitigating climate change. One of the key objectives of the UNSPF is to recognize and emphasize the critical role of forests in climate change mitigation.
The UNSPF is implemented by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), which is a voluntary partnership of over 15 international organizations.
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76
The “Global Forest Goals (GFGs)” report published by which of the following?
Correct Answer:
(A)
United Nations Forum on Forests
On 20 January 2017, the Special Session of the UN Forum on Forests adopted the recommendations of the Working Group of the Forum, which featured the first ever UN Strategic Plan for Forests.
The UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 provides a global framework for actions at all levels to sustainably manage all types of forests and trees outside forests and halt deforestation and forest degradation.
At the heart of the Strategic Plan are six Global Forest Goals and 26 associated targets to be achieved by 2030, which are voluntary and universal.
They support the objectives of the International Arrangement on Forests and aim to contribute to progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, the Paris Agreement adopted under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other international forest-related instruments, processes, commitments and goals.
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77
Consider the following statements regarding REDD Plus:
It is a mechanism developed by Parties to United Nations Environment Programme
It includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) is a mechanism developed by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
It creates a financial value for the carbon stored in forests by offering incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable development.
Developing countries would receive results-based payments for results-based actions.
REDD+ goes beyond simply deforestation and forest degradation and includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
REDD+ incorporates important benefits of livelihood improvement, biodiversity conservation, and food security services.
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78
Consider the following statements regarding Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism (FLRM):
It is a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
It supports countries in restoring degraded lands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
The Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism (FLRM) is a global initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to support countries in restoring degraded lands. It aims to achieve the Bonn Challenge goal of restoring 350 million hectares of deforested and degraded lands by 2030. The FLRM focuses on improving the resilience, productivity, and socioeconomic value of restored landscapes, benefiting both human well-being and the environment.
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79
In India, percentage coverage of dense forests to total geographical area is about
Correct Answer:
(C)
12 percent
The percentage of the dense forest to India’s total geographical area is 12.37. According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, the dense forests of India is divided into very dense forest and medium dense forest. The percentage of the very dense forest is 3.04% and the medium dense forest is 9.33.
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80
According to India State of Forest Report 2023 in which one of the following states there was maximum increase of forest cover?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Chhattisgarh
The country has witnessed a total increase of 1,445.81 km² in forest and tree cover, including a 156.41 km² rise in forest cover since 2021. The largest gains in combined forest and tree cover were recorded in Chhattisgarh (684 km²), followed by Uttar Pradesh and Odisha (each with 559 km²), and Rajasthan (394 km²).