Important Forest and Wildlife MCQs. Forest and Wildlife plays a crucial role within the broader field of environment and ecology. It serves as a foundational concept for achieving success in competitive exams such as Civil Services, State exams, SSC, Railways, Banking, and more. Mastering these subjects offers a unique advantage, allowing you to gain invaluable insights into the country’s environmental legacy. With a focus on Environment, Biodiversity, and Ecology, this knowledge not only sharpens your competitive edge but also equips you to excel in these challenging exams.
MCQs on Forest and Wildlife – Objective Questions and Answers
Q11. National Mission for Green India has been initiated in the following States by Government of India with the aim to improve the density of existing forests (Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016)
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Both States
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer is A.
One of the 8 missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), National Mission for Green India (GIM) acknowledges the influence of forests on environmental amelioration through climate change mitigation, water security, food security, biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of forest-dependent communities.
In the second sitting of National Executive Council (NEC) of National Mission for Green India (GIM) held in October 2015, the annual plan for the possible schemes and operations proposed by the four states-Mizoram, Manipur, Kerala and Jharkhand was approved.
Q12. Which of the following is not the impact of deforestation in India? (M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013)
[A] Drying of water sources in Himalaya
[B] Loss of biodiversity
[C] Urbanization
[D] Soil erosion
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Correct Answer is C.
Urbanization is not the effect for deforestation rather it is one of the reasons of deforestation. The expansion of residential areas to meet the needs of growing population impacts forests and biodiversity.
Forest areas have shrunk due to the expansion of towns and cities. On the contrary, drying of water resources in the Himalayas, loss of biodiversity and soil erosion are the effects of deforestation.
Q13. Among the following which statement is not correct? (U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010)
[A] Madhya Pradesh has maximum forest area.
[B] Arunachal Pradesh has maximum dense forest area.
[C] Nagaland is the most forest covered State of India.
[D] Haryana is the least forest covered State of India.
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Correct Answer is C.
[A] Madhya Pradesh has maximum forest area: This is correct. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in India.
[B] Arunachal Pradesh has maximum dense forest area: This is correct. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of very dense forests in India.
[C] Nagaland is the most forest-covered State of India: This is incorrect. Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its geographical area, not Nagaland.
[D] Haryana is the least forest-covered State of India: This is correct. Haryana has the lowest forest cover among Indian states, in terms of percentage relative to its area.
Q14. Tree cover is maximum in – (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009)
[A] East Deccan
[B] Northern Plains
[C] West Coast
[D] East Coast
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Correct Answer is C.
The West Coast of India, particularly in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, has a high percentage of tree cover due to the presence of the Western Ghats, which are rich in biodiversity and dense forests.
The Northern Plains and East Coast have less tree cover as these regions are primarily dominated by agricultural activities and urban settlements.
The East Deccan plateau has moderate tree cover but does not surpass the dense and extensive forested areas of the West Coast.
Q15. Assertion (A) : Forests are a renewable resource.
Reason (R) : They enhance the quality of environment
Select the correct answer from codes given below: (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004)
[A] Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
[B] Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
[C] (A) is true but (R) is false
[D] (A) is false but (R) is true
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Correct Answer is B.
Renewable resources are those that can be replenished and reused over time. Forests are considered renewable resources because they can regenerate after being sustainably utilized.
Additionally, forests improve environmental quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Therefore, both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are correct; however, (R) does not directly
Q16. Consider the following statements: (U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016)
Reason (R) : The development of an actual natural resource depends upon the technology and cost of production.
Select the correct answer from codes given below:
[A] Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) correctly explains (A).
[B] Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not correctly explains (A).
[C] (A) is true, but (R) is false.
[D] (A) is false, but (R) is true.
View Explanation
Correct Answer is B.
Natural resources are classified based on their stage of development into the following categories: (i) Potential Resources, (ii) Actual Resources, (iii) Reserve Resources, and (iv) Stock Resources. Potential Resources are those found in a specific area that can be utilized in the future.
Actual Resources are those that have been surveyed, with their quantity and quality determined, and are currently in use. The development of actual resources depends on technology and production costs. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are correct, but the reason does not directly explain the assertion.
Q17. In India, percentage coverage of dense forests to total geographical area is about (U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008)
[A] 8 percent
[B] 10 percent
[C] 12 percent
[D] 14 percent
View Explanation
Correct Answer is C.
According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, the forest cover in India is categorized into three broad classes:
Very Dense Forest (VDF): Forests with a canopy density of 70% or more.
Area: 99,779 sq. km
Percentage of Total Geographical Area: 3.04%
Moderately Dense Forest (MDF): Forests with a canopy density between 40% and 70%.
Area: 3,06,890 sq. km
Percentage of Total Geographical Area: 9.33%
Open Forest: Forests with a canopy density between 10% and 40%.
Area: 3,07,120 sq. km
Percentage of Total Geographical Area: 9.34%
Dense forests include both Very Dense Forests (VDF) and Moderately Dense Forests (MDF). Together, they account for:
Area: 4,06,669 sq. km
Percentage of Total Geographical Area:12.37%
Q18. According to the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) which of the following state has its maximum area covered by forest ? (U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004)
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Sikkim
View Explanation
Correct Answer is B.
From the given states, Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum area covered by forests according to the ISFR 2021.
1. Arunachal Pradesh
Geographical Area: 83,743 sq. km
Forest Cover: 66,431 sq. km
Percentage of Geographical Area:79.33%
Very Dense Forests: 20,003 sq. km
Moderately Dense Forests: 31,320 sq. km
Open Forests: 15,108 sq. km
2. Himachal Pradesh
Geographical Area: 55,673 sq. km
Forest Cover: 15,434 sq. km
Percentage of Geographical Area:27.72%
Very Dense Forests: 3,224 sq. km
Moderately Dense Forests: 7,611 sq. km
Open Forests: 4,599 sq. km
3. Meghalaya
Geographical Area: 22,429 sq. km
Forest Cover: 17,692 sq. km
Percentage of Geographical Area:78.87%
Very Dense Forests: 1,412 sq. km
Moderately Dense Forests: 9,344 sq. km
Open Forests: 6,936 sq. km
4. Sikkim
Geographical Area: 7,096 sq. km
Forest Cover: 3,441 sq. km
Percentage of Geographical Area:48.50%
Very Dense Forests: 1,139 sq. km
Moderately Dense Forests: 1,726 sq. km
Open Forests: 576 sq. km
Q19. Consider the following statements: (I.A.S. (Pre) 2005)
TheforestcoverinIndiaconstitutesaround20%of itsgeographicalarea.Outofthetotalforestcover, 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?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer is B.
According to ISFR, 2021 almost 21.71% area (7,13,789 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.
Q20. Which one of the following groups of States has forest coverage of more than 75% of the total geographical area: (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995)
[A] Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland
[B] Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland
[C] Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
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Correct Answer is *.
At that time, Correct Answer was B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya are the only states have more than 75%.
As per latest trend, State/UTs details of Forest Cover as per ISFR 2021.
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