Which of the following statements is not correct?
(1) At the beginning of the twentieth century, forests covered about 30% of the land of India
(2) By the end of the twentieth century, forest area shrunk to 21.54%
(3) According to National Forest Policy of India has recommended 33% forest cover for the plains.
(4) According to National Forest Policy India(1982) has recommended 76% forest cover for the hills
Which of the cultivation is responsible for deforestation?
(1) Slash and Burn Agriculture
(2) Jhum Cultivation
(3) Both A and B
(4) Cyclic Agriculture
Jhum cultivation causes deforestation in
(1) North western states of India
(2) South India
(3) North Eastern state of India
(4) North India
In Jhum cultivation, what is the probable fertiliser?
(1) Cow dung
(2) Ash
(3) Compost
(4) Cattle excreta
What is the difference between Jhum cultivation of earlier days and now a days?
(1) Time gap for the recovery of land is increased
(2) Time gap for the recovery of land is decreased
(3) Ash is not used as fertilizer anymore.
(4) No more forests are burn.
Which of the following is not an outcome of deforestation?
(1) Enhanced CO2 concentration
(2) Disturbed hydrologic cycles
(3) Loss of Biodiversity, soil erosion
(4) Soil salinity
Reforestation can
(1) Occur naturally
(2) Be speeded by planting trees with due consideration to biodiversity that earlier existed in that area
(3) Occur during Jhum cultivation
(4) All of these
Amrita Devi is related to
(1) Conservation of Forests
(2) Integrated waste water treatment
(3) Solution to radioactive waste
(4) Solution go plastic
The individuals of communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting wildlife is given an award
(1) Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award
(2) Ahmed Khan Wildlife Protection Award
(3) Dagar Wildlife Protection Award
(4) Chipko Movement Wildlife Protection Award
Chipko Movement,
(1) Garhwal Himalayas
(2) In 1978
(3) In 1731, by Amrita Devi
(4) Both A and C