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Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award is for 

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  1. Afforestation

  2. Wildlife conservation

  3. Water harvesting

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: D
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The Amrita Devi Bishori National award is awarded for wildlife conservation.

Floods can be prevented by _________

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Afforestation

  2. Cutting of forests

  3. Tilling the land

  4. Removing the top soil

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Afforestation restores ecological balance of all ecosystems, it maintains biological diversity, and act as catchments for soil and water. Thus preventing floods  and conserving soil cover.

Which of the following human activities hampers the activity of forest conservation?

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Deforestation

  2. Aforestation

  3. Soil erosion

  4. Both A and C

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following activities helps in forest conservation?

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Deforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Global warming

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forest conservation is the practice of planning and conserving forests for the sustainability of future generations. Deforestation is the clearing of trees and thereby transforming a forest into cleared land. It results in the loss of habitat for millions of species. Global warming is condition in which there is increase in the earth's surface temperature due to effect of greenhouses gases which are released due to burning of soil, deforestation, etc. Afforestation is the establishment of a forest in an area either naturally or artificially where there was no forest previously. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following areas helps in the conservation of forests?

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Wildlife sanctuaries

  2. National parks

  3. Zoo

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests not only provide wood but they directly control floods, drought, soil erosion etc. Forest conservation is very important to maintain a balanced ecosystem. It involves preservation and management of forests and wildlife. Conservation of forests can be done by maintaining biosphere reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, zoo and botanical gardens.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Forest conservation is the practice of 

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Inheritance of characters from parents

  2. Protection of forest areas

  3. Preservation of food

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forest conservation is the practice of planning and conserving forest areas for the benefit of future generations. Afforestation is the establishment of a forest in an area either naturally or artificially where there was no forest previously. It is done to keep the natural resources intact for the maintenance of ecosystem and benefit of human. Different techniques done for forest conservation are afforestation, reforestation, controlled burn, etc. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following is the great threat to the forest?

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Education

  2. Urbanization

  3. Industrialization

  4. Both B and C

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Option 'D' is correct.
Due to urbanisation, cities are expanding into areas of forests, leading to deforestation. Due to the increase in population, pressure on forest also increased to meet the basic needs of people for resources. Also, due to the industrilization, forest is used to provide raw materials for manufacturing of various products.

Which of the following is the best way to conserve forest?

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. National parks

  2. Zoo

  3. Biosphere reserves

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Option C is correct.
Biosphere reserves are a special category of protected areas of land or coastal environment. These are representative examples of natural biomes and contain unique biological communities.

Multiple Choice Questions
Shifting cultivation is

commercial studies forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

  1. Agroforestry

  2. Social forestry

  3. Conservation forestry

  4. Industrial forestry.

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Correct Option: A
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Agroforestry is the land use pattern or pathway that allows the combination of agriculture and forestry. It is a land management system. Shifting cultivation includes the use of land for agricultural purpose followed by clearing off of the cultivation and leaving the pasture undisturbed to restore its fertility. Shifting cultivation is associated with agroforestry.

So, the correct answer is 'Agroforestry'.

A successful forest conservation strategy should involve protection of only consumers.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either

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Correct Option: B