Forest and Wildlife (Part-III)

Total Questions: 51

11. Forest Research Institute is located in: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Dehradun
Solution:"Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun" has its roots in the erstwhile Imperial Forest Research Institute established in 1906 to organize and lead forestry research in the country.

Its history is synonymous with the evolution and development of scientific forestry not only in India but in the entire Indian subcontinent. The institute also administered training to forest officers and forest ranger in the country.

12. IIFM (Indian Institute of Forest Management) is situated at: [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre), 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhopal
Solution:IIFM(situated at Bhopal) was established as an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Agriculture in 1982 and later brought under the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.

Since then, the Institute has developed itself as an educational, training, research and consultancy organization in the domain of environment and sustainability.

13. The Government of Jharkhand initiated Wild Life Management Plan for a period of years in different wildlife sanctuaries existing in State of Jharkhand. [J.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) 10 years
Solution:The Government of Jharkhand initiated a Wildlife Management Plan for a period of 10 years.

14. Which of the following institutions is not related to the environment? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Survey of India
Solution:Survey of India, The National Survey and Mapping Organization under the Department of Science and Technology has been assigned the role as the nation's principal mapping agency. It was set up in 1767. It is not related to the environment.

15. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has signed MoU with TIFAC for supporting forest-based communities. Where is the headquarters of ICFRE located? [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Dehradun
Solution:Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an apex body in the National forestry research system that promotes and undertakes need based forestry research extension. Its headquarters is located at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

16. Which of the following plant, grown in non-forest area has been omitted from the definition of trees in the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act, 2017? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (c) Bamboo
Solution:Bamboo grown in non-forest area has been omitted from the definition of trees in the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act 2017. Tribals and poor farmers can now use it for their economic benefits.

17. 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?

 

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Solution:As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, 'Bamboo' plant growing on non-forest areas are exempted from definition of tree. According to the changed law (Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017) felling or transportation of bamboo grown on non-forest areas is legally permitted.

Hence statement 1 is incorrect. Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is defined under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, as all non-timber forest produce of plant origin including bamboo.

Hence statement 2 is correct. The Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers. Hence statement 3 is also correct.

So option (b) will be the correct answer.

18. In world wildlife, India accounts for: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (e) 8 percent
Solution:India constitutes only 2.4 per cent of the World's total land area. Notably, 8% of the world's total known bio-diversity is found in India. According to 'Faunal Diversity of India' by J.R.B. Alfred, about 7.28% of the world's animal species are found in India.

19. Who among the following is considered as the leader of the Chipko Movement? [M.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Sundarlal Bahuguna
Solution:Chipko movement was an organized movement against the destruction of forests during 1970s Sundarlal Bahuguna was one of the leader of this movement.

20. Who is the protagonist of the Chipko Movement? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Solution:Chandi Prasad Bhatt was the protagonist of the Chipko Movement. He established 'Dasoli Gram Swaraj Mandal' in 1964. This institute later became the base of the Chipko Movement.

Chipko movement started in 1973 against large scale cutting of forests. Sundarlal Bahuguna also played a leading role in this movement.

Chandi Prasad Bhatt also received Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1982. Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission held option (c) as the correct answer which is wrong.