Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the 'Bishnoi' community in Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. They are an agricultural community inhabiting the western parts of Rajasthan. 2. They consider the blackbuck to be a pest and actively hunt it. 3. They actively protect wildlife around their villages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Project Tiger' reserves: 1. Corbett National Park is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. 2. Bandhavgarh National Park is in Madhya Pradesh. 3. Manas Tiger Reserve is located in Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Project Tiger': 1. It viewed tiger conservation solely as an effort to save an endangered species. 2. It was launched in 1973. 3. India and Nepal provide habitat to less than 10 % of the surviving tiger population in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the conservation of forests and wildlife in India: 1. Conservation preserves the genetic diversity of plants and animals for better growth of species and breeding. 2. Fisheries production is independent of the maintenance of aquatic biodiversity. 3. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972 to provide legal protection to habitats and ban hunting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, consider the following statements: 1. The Act prohibited the publication of any list of protected species. 2. The primary thrust was to protect the remaining population of endangered species by banning hunting. 3. It gave full legal protection against hunting to the Indian elephant and the snow leopard in the initial 1972 draft itself. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following were identified as major threats to the tiger population in India? 1. Shrinking habitat 2. Depletion of prey base species 3. Use of tiger bones in traditional medicines 4. Increase in the population of prey base species Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the classification of forests in India, consider the following statements: 1. Reserved Forests are regarded as the most valuable for the conservation of forest and wildlife resources. 2. Protected Forests are lands where hunting and grazing are allowed without any restriction. 3. Unclassed Forests consist of inaccessible forests or wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of forest types in Indian states: 1. Kerala has the largest area under permanent forests in India. 2. Jammu and Kashmir and Andhra Pradesh have a large percentage of their forests under the 'Reserved' category. 3. All North-eastern states have a very high percentage of their forests as 'Unclassed Forests'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the expansion of the list of protected species under the Wildlife Acts, consider the following statements: 1. The notifications of 1980 and 1986 removed butterflies and moths from the list of protected species. 2. Insects were added to the list of protected species before plants. 3. Plants have not yet been added to the list of protected species under the Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Permanent Forest Estates': 1. They comprise both Reserved and Protected forests. 2. They are maintained solely for the purpose of clearing land for agriculture. 3. Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under permanent forests in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mundas' and 'Santhals' of Chota Nagpur region: 1. They strictly worship the Peepal tree and forbid the worship of Mahua or Kadamba. 2. The Bishnoi community is known for protecting the Blackbuck. 3. They protect these trees as part of their belief in Sacred Groves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Joint Forest Management (JFM) programme: 1. It relies entirely on the Central Government to protect degraded forest land without local involvement. 2. The state of Odisha passed the first resolution for JFM in 1988. 3. Members of the community are entitled to benefits like non-timber forest produce and a share in the timber harvested. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to 'Sacred Groves', consider the following statements: 1. These are patches of forest left untouched by local people where interference is banned. 2. They are referred to as 'Industrial Zones' designated for timber extraction. 3. Only the trees within these groves are protected, while animals are allowed to be hunted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the distribution of Reserved Forests: 1. More than half of the total forest land in India has been declared reserved forests. 2. Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala have negligible areas under reserved forests. 3. Maharashtra has a bulk of its forest area under reserved forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the conservation of specific species in India, consider the following statements: 1. The one-horned rhinoceros is strictly found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. 2. The Asiatic lion is a protected species under the conservation projects. 3. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act provides legal protection to the Great Indian Bustard. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Unclassed Forests': 1. They consist solely of fertile agricultural land owned by the state. 2. Reserved forests are managed exclusively by the Forest Department. 3. Gujarat has no area under unclassed forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the role of communities in wildlife conservation: 1. In Sariska Tiger Reserve, villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act. 2. The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan traditionally hunts blackbuck and nilgai for food. 3. The Joint Forest Management (JFM) programme depends on the formation of local (village) institutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Chipko Movement', consider the following statements: 1. It was primarily a movement to hunt invasive animal species. 2. It successfully resisted deforestation in several areas of the Himalayas. 3. It showed that community afforestation with indigenous species can be successful. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following states has the largest percentage of its forest area under 'Protected Forests'?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri': 1. It is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. 2. It covers a negligible area of less than 10 hectares. 3. It is managed strictly by the State Forest Department. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the conservation of insects, consider the following statements: 1. Insects were not included in the Wildlife Protection Act until the amendment of 1980. 2. Dragonflies are explicitly excluded from the list of protected species. 3. Butterflies and beetles are included in the protected list. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the distribution of forests, which of the following states has a high percentage of 'Unclassed Forests' managed by local communities?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Navdanya' movement: 1. It is a government initiative for forest conservation. 2. It has shown that diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals is economically viable. 3. It is associated with farmers and citizen's groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the tiger population in India: 1. The trade of tiger skins has no impact on the tiger population. 2. The tiger population decreased from an estimated 55,000 in the early 20th century to 1,827 in 1973. 3. Project Tiger was launched in 2010 to address the dwindling population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the classification of forests, consider the following statements: 1. Reserved and Protected forests are together referred to as 'Permanent Forest Estates'. 2. West Bengal has a large percentage of its total forest area as Protected Forests. 3. Andhra Pradesh has a large percentage of its total forest area as Reserved Forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act': 1. It was implemented in 1972. 2. It encouraged the hunting of endangered species for sport. 3. It allowed unrestricted trade in wildlife products to support tribal livelihoods. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a correct feature of 'Reserved Forests'?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Joint Forest Management' (JFM) programme: 1. It was first resolved by the state of Rajasthan in 1988. 2. It involves local communities in the management of degraded forests. 3. Members of the community are denied any share in the timber harvested. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Protected Forests': 1. They constitute almost one-third of the total forest area. 2. They are open for unrestricted commercial logging. 3. Punjab and Haryana have a bulk of their forests under this category. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Beej Bachao Andolan', consider the following statements: 1. It is a movement originating in the Western Ghats. 2. It has shown that diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals is economically viable. 3. It advocates for diversified crop production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which state in India has the largest area under 'Permanent Forests'?
In which year was the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act implemented?
Which community in Rajasthan is known for protecting herds of blackbuck, nilgai, and peacocks?
Which state passed the first resolution for Joint Forest Management (JFM) in 1988?
Which of the following species was added to the protected list for the first time in 1991?
The 'Chipko Movement' is primarily associated with which region?
Which of the following tiger reserves is located in West Bengal?
In the context of forest classification in India, what proportion of Madhya Pradesh’s total forest area is classified as permanent forests?
The ‘Beej Bachao Andolan’, associated with the conservation of indigenous seed diversity, was initiated in which of the following regions?
Which of the following trees is worshipped by the tribals of Odisha and Bihar during weddings?
Which forest category is regarded as the most valuable for the conservation of forest and wildlife resources?
In the context of wildlife conservation initiatives in India, ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in which of the following years?
In which of the following states do 'Protected Forests' constitute the largest proportion of the total forest area?
The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, noted for its tiger conservation efforts, is located in which of the following states of India?
Which of the following animals has NOT been the primary focus of a dedicated conservation Project by the Government of India?
Which type of forest is found in all North-eastern states and parts of Gujarat?
The Manas Tiger Reserve, recognised for its ecological significance in India’s wildlife conservation framework, is located in which of the following states?
Which of the following insects was specifically named single species mentioned as added to the protected list in the 1980/1986 notifications?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Tiger Reserve) | List II (State) A. Bandhavgarh | 1. Kerala B. Periyar | 2. Rajasthan C. Manas | 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Sariska | 4. Assam
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Forest Type) | List II (Description) A. Reserved Forests | 1. Maintained for timber and protective reasons B. Protected Forests | 2. Belong to both government and private individuals C. Unclassed Forests | 3. Regarded as most valuable for conservation D. Permanent Forests | 4. Protected from any further depletion
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Community/Movement) | List II (Region) A. Chipko Movement | 1. Rajasthan B. Beej Bachao Andolan | 2. Tehri C. Bishnoi | 3. Himalayas D. Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri | 4. Alwar
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (State/Region) | List II (Dominant Forest Category) A. Madhya Pradesh | 1. Protected Forests B. Haryana | 2. Permanent Forests C. Kerala | 3. Unclassed Forests D. North-eastern States | 4. Reserved Forests
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Project/Act) | List II (Year) A. Wildlife (Protection) Act | 1. 1972 B. Project Tiger | 2. 1988 C. Plants added to protection list | 3. 1973 D. JFM Resolution (Odisha) | 4. 1991