Forest Ecosystems — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 is/are correct? 1. The total forest and tree cover of India has shown a significant increase compared to the previous report. 2. 'Very dense forest' cover has consistently increased across all major states. 3. Mangrove cover in India has shown an increase. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly mandates the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country?

Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006: 1. It recognizes individual and community forest rights of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers. 2. The Act empowers the Gram Sabha to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights. 3. It allows for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without the consent of the Gram Sabha in certain strategic projects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem service provided by forest ecosystems?

Arrange the following forest types found in India from lowest to highest altitude: 1. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests 2. Sub-alpine Forests 3. Tropical Evergreen Forests 4. Temperate Broadleaf Forests Select the correct sequence: