Set 7 | Important Forest and Wildlife MCQs

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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

Q61. In which of the following continents, the tropical deciduous forests are most extensive? (U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014)

[A] Africa                            

[B] Asia

[C] Australia                       

[D] South America

Q62. Among the following districts, which one has larger area under dense deciduous forest cover? (65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019)

[A] Paschim Champaran   

[B]  Gaya

[C] Kaimur                         

[D]  Nawada

[E] None of the above/More than one of the above

Q63. Consider the following programmes: (I.A.S. (Pre) 1996)

1. Afforestation and development of wastelands
2. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests
3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel
4. 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:

[A] 1,2,3 and 4                     

[B] 2 and 4

[C] 1, 3 and 4                      

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Q64. With reference to ‘Red Sanders’ sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: (I.A.S. (Pre) 2016)

1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rainforest areas of South India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct:

[A] 1 only                            

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2                 

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Q65. Consider the following statements ; (I.A.S. (Pre) 2018)

1. The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.
3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declare Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only                  

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 only                           

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Q66. Which of the following is NOT a major cause of Wildlife Extinction? (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020)

[A] Loss of natural habitat

[B] To make fire in the forest

[C] Illegal commercial trade of wildlife

[D] Fast pace of population growth

Q67. Consider the following statements : (I.A.S. (Pre) 2019)

1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas.
2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce.
3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]1 and 2 only                   

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 only                           

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Q68. What were the main objectives of the National Forest Policy? Choose the correct answer by using codes given below- (U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001)

1. To ensure ecological balance.
2. To promote social forestry.
3. One-third of the country’s total land to be forested.
4. Encouraging public community participation in forest management.

Codes :

[A] 1 and 2                         

[B] 1 and 3

[C] 1 and 4                          

[D] 2 and 3

Q69. Arrange the following States of India in descending order of their cover (percent of forest area to total area) and select the correct answer from codes. (U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002)

1. Haryana                        2. Maharashtra

3. Manipur                         4. Orissa

Code :

[A] 3, 4, 2, 1                    

[B] 3, 2, 4, 1

[C] 1, 4, 3, 2                        

[D] 4, 3, 2, 1

Q70. Which of the following city of India is specialized in the plantation? (U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013)

[A] Vijayawada                  

[B] Chandigarh

[C] Shillong                       

[D] Valparai

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