Forest and Wildlife (Part-III)

Total Questions: 51

41. Which of the following countries has passed a resolution to maintain forest on 60% land of its geographical area? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Maldives
(b) Nepal
(c) Bhutan
(d) Afghanistan

Correct Answer: (c) Bhutan

Solution:The government of Bhutan has passed a resolution to maintain forest on 60% land of its total geographical area. Presently, around 71.5% of its territory (2021 WB est.) is covered with forests.

42. Consider the following statement: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

1. The Worldwide Fund for Nature was established in 1961.

2. The death of 13 lions in Nandan Forest Sanctuary of Odisha in July, 2000 was due to trypanosomiasis disease.

3. The tree eucalyptus is named as eco-friend.

4. The biggest aquarium in India is situated in Kolkata.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(b) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
(c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct
(d) 1 and 2 are correct

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct

Solution:The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961. The period of June and July, 2000 was an ominous period for the Tigers in zoos of India because many tigers died in Nandan Kanan due to Trypanosomiasis.

The biggest aquarium in India is situated in Kolkata. Eucalyptus is called as the environmental enemy, not friend. Hence option (c) is the correct answer.

43. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S (Pre) 2021]

Statements 1 : The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the world.

Statements 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.
(b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.
(c) Statement 1 is correct by Statement 2 is not correct.
(d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

Correct Answer: (d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

Solution:Tree Cities of the World Programme is an international effort to recognize cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and duly celebrated.

A A The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit conservation and education organization founded in 1972 in Nebraska, United States, by John Rosenow. It is the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to tree planting. N C Hyderabad is placed alongside 119 other cities from 63 countries.

Hyderabad has become the only city in India to be recognized as a Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct.

44. Which country has the largest percentage of its total area under forests? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Japan
(b) Indonesia
(c) Suriname
(d) Guyana

Correct Answer: (c) Suriname

Solution:According to the World Bank (2021). Countries with the highest percentage of forest cover of their total area are as follows-

List-I	List-II
Suriname	97.3%
Guyana	93.5%
Japan	68.4%
Indonesia	48.4%

45. The World Tiger Summit, 2010 was held at- [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2011]

(a) Bangkok
(b) Nairobi
(c) New Delhi
(d) Petersburg

Correct Answer: (d) Petersburg

Solution:The first international Tiger Forum was held in 2010 between 21 to 24 November at Saint Petersburg (Russia).

46. Consider the following States: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

1. Chhattisgarh

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Maharashtra

4. Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of the State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

(a) 2-3-1-4
(b) 2-3-4-1
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 3-2-1-4

Correct Answer: (c) 3-2-4-1

Solution:According to ISFR-2021 percentage of forest area in Maharashtra is 16.511%, in Madhya Pradesh 25.14%, in Odisha 33.50% and in Chhattisgarh it is 41.21%.

47. The National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB) was set up by Government of India in the year: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016]

(a) 1987
(b) 1992
(c) 1995
(d) 1998

Correct Answer: (b) 1992

Solution:The National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB) was set up by the Government of India in the year 1992.

48. Which of the following statement regarding Project Elephant launched by Government of India is NOT correct? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

(a) It was launched in 1991-92
(b) It addresses issues of man-animal conflict
(c) The welfare of only wild elephants is taken care off
(d) It was launched as a centrally sponsored scheme.

Correct Answer: (c) The welfare of only wild elephants is taken care off

Solution:Project Elephant was launched in February, 1992 as centre sponsored scheme.

The main objectives were-

a. To Protect elephants, their habitats and corridors.

b. To address issues of man-animal conflict.

c. The welfare of domesticated elephants.

49. Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. Hard and waxy leaves

2. Tiny leaves

3. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:Structural Adaptation is important to the plant's survival in the desert. Wax coating on leaves prevents water loss through evaporation.

Leaves are also smaller in desert plants further reducing the possibility for water loss. They have hard thick coatings and some are covered in prickly spines to prevent loss.

50. Among the following districts, which one has larger area under dense deciduous forest cover? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Paschim Champaran
(b) Gaya
(c) Kaimur
(d) Nawada
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Paschim Champaran

Solution:Among the given options Paschim Champaran has larger area under dense deciduous forest cover.

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