MCQs on India’s Forests: Distribution, Degradation and Conservation

Which of the following is the largest forest type found in India?
- A) Tropical Rainforest
- B) Deciduous Forest
- C) Coniferous Forest
- D) Mangrove Forest
  Answer: B) Deciduous Forest
What percentage of India’s geographical area is covered by forests as per the latest Forest Survey of India?
- A) 18%
- B) 21%
- C) 24%
- D) 28%
  Answer: B) 21%
Which state in India has the highest forest cover?
- A) Madhya Pradesh
- B) Chhattisgarh
- C) Arunachal Pradesh
- D) Odisha
  Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
Which type of forest is primarily found in the Himalayan region?
- A) Tropical Evergreen Forest
- B) Deciduous Forest
- C) Alpine Forest
- D) Thorn Forest
  Answer: C) Alpine Forest
The main cause of forest degradation in India is:
- A) Climate Change
- B) Urbanization
- C) Deforestation for agriculture
- D) Forest Fires
  Answer: C) Deforestation for agriculture
The Green India Mission is part of which national program?
- A) National Biodiversity Action Plan
- B) National Action Plan on Climate Change
- C) National Forest Policy
- D) National Rural Livelihood Mission
  Answer: B) National Action Plan on Climate Change
Which forest type is most vulnerable to degradation in India?
- A) Tropical Rainforests
- B) Coniferous Forests
- C) Mangrove Forests
- D) Deciduous Forests
  Answer: D) Deciduous Forests
Which of the following is not a major cause of deforestation in India?
- A) Urban Expansion
- B) Industrialization
- C) Forest Conservation
- D) Mining Activities
  Answer: C) Forest Conservation
What is the main purpose of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980?
- A) Promote deforestation
- B) Control the conversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
- C) Increase agricultural land
- D) Establish national parks
  Answer: B) Control the conversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
Which of the following is a key strategy for forest conservation in India?
- A) Logging
- B) Afforestation
- C) Urbanization
- D) Mining
  Answer: B) Afforestation
Which Indian state is known for its extensive mangrove forests?
- A) Gujarat
- B) West Bengal
- C) Tamil Nadu
- D) Kerala
  Answer: B) West Bengal
The National Afforestation Programme aims to:
- A) Increase forest cover
- B) Promote mining
- C) Encourage urbanization
- D) Reduce biodiversity
  Answer: A) Increase forest cover
Which species is primarily targeted for conservation under the Project Tiger initiative?
- A) Elephant
- B) Lion
- C) Tiger
- D) Rhinoceros
  Answer: C) Tiger
Which of the following forest types is primarily found in the northeastern states of India?
- A) Coniferous Forest
- B) Tropical Evergreen Forest
- C) Deciduous Forest
- D) Thorn Forest
  Answer: B) Tropical Evergreen Forest
The main role of forests in the ecosystem includes all except:
- A) Carbon Sequestration
- B) Soil Erosion Prevention
- C) Water Pollution
- D) Biodiversity Conservation
  Answer: C) Water Pollution
Which of the following is an endangered species found in Indian forests?
- A) Nilgai
- B) Asiatic Lion
- C) Common Leopard
- D) Indian Muntjac
  Answer: B) Asiatic Lion
Which of the following is the largest forest area in terms of land cover in India?
- A) Reserved Forests
- B) Protected Forests
- C) Unclassed Forests
- D) National Parks
  Answer: A) Reserved Forests
The impact of climate change on forests includes all except:
- A) Altered species composition
- B) Increased forest cover
- C) Increased vulnerability to pests
- D) Changes in rainfall patterns
  Answer: B) Increased forest cover
Which of the following is a major pest threatening Indian forests?
- A) Leafcutter Ant
- B) Bark Beetle
- C) Whitefly
- D) Spotted Lanternfly
  Answer: B) Bark Beetle
The term “Jhum” refers to which of the following practices?
- A) Afforestation
- B) Shifting cultivation
- C) Selective logging
- D) Agroforestry
  Answer: B) Shifting cultivation
Which organization is primarily responsible for forest research and development in India?
- A) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- B) Forest Research Institute (FRI)
- C) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
- D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  Answer: B) Forest Research Institute (FRI)
Which of the following is a benefit of afforestation?
- A) Increased greenhouse gases
- B) Soil degradation
- C) Enhanced biodiversity
- D) Deforestation
  Answer: C) Enhanced biodiversity
The term “deforestation” primarily refers to:
- A) Replanting trees
- B) The conversion of forested areas into non-forest land
- C) Conservation of forest land
- D) Increasing forest cover
  Answer: B) The conversion of forested areas into non-forest land
Which of the following is a significant international agreement related to forest conservation?
- A) Kyoto Protocol
- B) Paris Agreement
- C) Convention on Biological Diversity
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The main objective of the National Biodiversity Action Plan in India is to:
- A) Promote urbanization
- B) Conserve biological diversity
- C) Encourage industrialization
- D) Increase agricultural output
  Answer: B) Conserve biological diversity
Which of the following activities contributes most to the degradation of forests in India?
- A) Eco-tourism
- B) Logging for timber
- C) Wildlife conservation
- D) Organic farming
  Answer: B) Logging for timber
Which of the following is a major cause of forest fires in India?
- A) Lightning
- B) Human activities
- C) Drought
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which forest type has the highest biodiversity in India?
- A) Coniferous Forest
- B) Tropical Rainforest
- C) Deciduous Forest
- D) Mangrove Forest
  Answer: B) Tropical Rainforest
The practice of “sustainable forestry” primarily aims to:
- A) Maximize timber production
- B) Ensure forest resources are available for future generations
- C) Eliminate all forms of logging
- D) Increase urban development
  Answer: B) Ensure forest resources are available for future generations
Which of the following is a prominent NGO involved in forest conservation in India?
- A) Greenpeace
- B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- C) Wildlife Society of India (WSI)
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above

These MCQs cover various aspects of India’s forests, including their distribution, degradation issues, conservation efforts, and significance in the ecosystem. They are designed to test the knowledge and understanding of candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination.

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