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Natural vegetation of india - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
    1. Dehradun
    2. Bhopal
    3. Lucknow
    4. Delhi
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  2. Question 2

    Which one of the following areas is noted for mangrove vegetation?
    1. Lava forest of Kalimpong (WB)
    2. Sajnekhali forest of South 24 Parganas (WB)
    3. Dandakaranya forest of Orissa
    4. Corbet National Park of UP
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  3. Question 3

    A tropical deciduous plant special to the Deccan plateau is
    1. Teak
    2. Shisam
    3. Sandalwood
    4. Sal
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  4. Question 4

    What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain Ecological balance?
    1. 11.1%
    2. 22.2%
    3. 33.3%
    4. 44.4%
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  5. Question 5

    When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India?
    1. 1952
    2. 1940
    3. 1942
    4. 1999
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  6. Question 6

    Which one of the following is not a goal of social forestry?
    1. Fuelwood supply
    2. Increase forest-based exports
    3. Reclamation of degraded land
    4. Rural employment generation
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  7. Question 7

    “Social Forestry” was a term popularized during which Five-Year Plan?
    1. Fourth
    2. Fifth
    3. Sixth
    4. Seventh
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following is not a type of social forestry?
    1. Community forestry
    2. Agroforestry
    3. Urban forestry
    4. Industrial forestry
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  9. Question 9

    Community forestry primarily involves:
    1. Forests under central government
    2. Forests managed by local communities
    3. Forests grown in city centers
    4. Industrial tree plantations
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  10. Question 10

    Social forestry helps in which of the following?
    1. Urban housing
    2. Mining
    3. Deforestation
    4. Fuel and fodder supply
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  11. Question 11

    The National Afforestation Programme is implemented by:
    1. Ministry of Agriculture
    2. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
    3. Ministry of Rural Development
    4. NITI Aayog
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  12. Question 12

    What percentage of India’s geographical area was recorded as forest cover in ISFR 2021?
    1. 21.67%
    2. 23.05%
    3. 24.62%
    4. 33.33%
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  13. Question 13

    How frequently is the Indian State of Forest Report published?
    1. Annually
    2. Biennially
    3. Every five years
    4. Every ten years
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  14. Question 14

    The 'Babul' and 'Kikar' trees are commonly found in which type of forest in India?
    1. Tropical Evergreen Forests
    2. Montane Forests
    3. Littoral Forests
    4. Tropical Thorn Forests
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  15. Question 15

    What is 'Littoral and Swamp Forest' also known as in India?
    1. Monsoon Forests
    2. Tidal Forests
    3. Alpine Forests
    4. Shola Forests
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  16. Question 16

    The term 'Tropical Savanna' is sometimes used interchangeably with which type of Indian vegetation, characterized by scattered trees and tall grasses?
    1. Tropical Evergreen Forest
    2. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
    3. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
    4. Tropical Thorn Forest
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  17. Question 17

    What is the primary ecological benefit of Mangrove forests?
    1. Provide high-quality timber for construction.
    2. Act as natural barriers against cyclones and tsunamis.
    3. Support extensive agricultural activities.
    4. Offer rich mineral resources.
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  18. Question 18

    Which of the following types of vegetation is commonly found at altitudes between 2200–3000 m in the Himalayas?
    1. Coniferous forests
    2. Alpine meadows
    3. Mangrove forests
    4. Evergreen broadleaf forests
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  19. Question 19

    Which of the following tree species is typically found in Himalayan coniferous forests?
    1. Mahogany
    2. Oak
    3. Sundari
    4. Babool
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  20. Question 20

    As per ISFR 2023, what is India’s total forest cover as a percentage of its geographical area?
    1. 23.05%
    2. 21.76%
    3. 24.62%
    4. 25.17%
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