Forest Resources — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
Test your knowledge. Click “Solve” to reveal options, select your answer, then check the result. 5 questions available.
Which of the following statements regarding India's forest cover, as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, is/are correct? 1. The total forest and tree cover of India is less than 20% of its geographical area. 2. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in terms of area. 3. Mizoram has the highest forest cover as a percentage of its geographical area. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), 1980, consider the following statements: 1. It mandates prior approval of the Central Government for the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. 2. It was enacted to promote commercial forestry and timber production. 3. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 moved 'Forests' to the Concurrent List, facilitating the enactment of FCA 1980. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the National Forest Policy, 1988?
Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006: 1. It recognizes individual and community rights over forest land for Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers. 2. The Gram Sabha is the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of these rights. 3. It aims to promote large-scale commercial plantations by forest corporations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following forest types is characterized by trees that shed their leaves in the dry season and is the most widespread forest type in India?