Forest Types
How are forests in India primarily classified for governance?
A) By climate
B) By soil type
C) By administrative control
D) By altitude
C) By administrative control
What percentage of India’s forest area is Reserved Forest?
A) Less than 25%
B) Around 33%
C) Over 50%
D) 10%
C) Over 50%
What percentage of forest area do Protected Forests cover in India?
A) 10%
B) Around one-third
C) Over 50%
D) Less than 5%
B) Around one-third
Unclassed Forests are usually found in:
A) South India and Rajasthan
B) Northeastern states and Gujarat
C) Delhi and Punjab
D) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
B) Northeastern states and Gujarat
What do Reserved and Protected Forests together form?
A) Tourism belt
B) Mining corridor
C) Permanent Forest Estate
D) Forest-free zone
C) Permanent Forest Estate
Which of the following is a valid administrative forest type in India?
A) Tropical Evergreen
B) Alpine Forest
C) Reserved Forest
D) Mangrove Forest
C) Reserved Forest
Which activity is prohibited in Reserved Forests unless permission is granted?
A) Birdwatching
B) Fishing
C) Grazing and hunting
D) Nature walks
C) Grazing and hunting
What makes Protected Forests different from Reserved Forests?
A) Fully open to public use
B) More flexible with some regulated activities
C) Have no rules at all
D) Are only in cities
B) More flexible with some regulated activities
Who can own Unclassed Forests?
A) Only the government
B) Only big corporations
C) Government, individuals, or communities
D) No one
C) Government, individuals, or communities
Which of these is a key benefit of forests?
A) They increase taxes
B) They promote soil erosion
C) They help in flood control and climate regulation
D) They reduce greenery
C) They help in flood control and climate regulation
How many major administrative forest types are there in India?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
B) Three
Who controls and manages reserved forests?
A) Local village heads
B) Panchayats
C) State Forest Departments
D) Ministry of Agriculture
C) State Forest Departments
Which department monitors protected forests?
A) Irrigation Department
B) Police Department
C) Forest Department
D) Mining Department
C) Forest Department
Which communities often manage Unclassed Forests?
A) Urban developers
B) Tribal communities
C) Political groups
D) Military bases
B) Tribal communities
What is Joint Forest Management (JFM)?
A) A mining program
B) A tourism policy
C) A program involving community participation in forest care
D) A forest tax system
C) A program involving community participation in forest care
Which type of forest is managed partly by local communities and individuals?
A) Reserved Forest
B) Unclassed Forest
C) Protected Forest
D) Plantation Forest
B) Unclassed Forest
What is the main goal of reserved forests?
A) Wood production
B) Commercial farming
C) Ecological stability and biodiversity conservation
D) Tourism promotion
C) Ecological stability and biodiversity conservation
Where are Protected Forests commonly located?
A) In the middle of cities
B) On barren islands
C) Near villages and human habitations
D) In deserts
C) Near villages and human habitations
What type of land is typically included in Unclassed Forests?
A) High-tech zones
B) Wastelands and forest patches
C) Urban gardens
D) Rainforests
B) Wastelands and forest patches
Who contributes traditional knowledge in forest conservation?
A) Foreign scientists
B) Urban planners
C) Indigenous communities
D) Engineers
C) Indigenous communities
Which two forest types form the Permanent Forest Estate in India?
A) Reserved and Tropical
B) Unclassed and Alpine
C) Reserved and Protected
D) Tropical and Evergreen
C) Reserved and Protected
What do Reserved Forests help regulate?
A) Stock markets
B) Road transport
C) Climate and biodiversity
D) Internet usage
C) Climate and biodiversity
Protected Forests often serve as what between Reserved Forests and inhabited areas?
A) Tourist zones
B) Buffer zones
C) Hunting grounds
D) Playgrounds
B) Buffer zones
Management of Unclassed Forests often relies on:
A) International policies
B) Traditional knowledge and community involvement
C) Foreign investors
D) Weather forecasts
B) Traditional knowledge and community involvement
What is crucial for forest conservation success apart from policies?
A) Only government control
B) Public awareness and community participation
C) Cutting down trees faster
D) Ignoring locals
B) Public awareness and community participation