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Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year

  1. 1980

  2. 1972

  3. 1927

  4. 1867


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year 1980. The Amendments were made in 1988. It is concerned with the conservation of forests in the country. It regulates the use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Thus, the correct answer is '1980.'

Which among the following plant has been prohibited from cultivation and planting in India via the Willd Life protection Act?

  1. Killer weed (Parthenium hysterophorus)

  2. Dragon Plant (Dracaena draca)

  3. Belladona (Atropta Belladona)

  4. Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)


Correct Option: D

Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award is for the individuals. or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage in _______________.

  1. Reducing environmental pollution

  2. Reducing global warming

  3. Protecting wildlife

  4. Reforestation in deforested area


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Government of India has instituted Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award for individuals or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting wildlife.

Number of regional offices under Forest (conservation) Act (1980 amended 1988) is 

  1. 6

  2. 12

  3. 24

  4. 28


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It was further amended in 1988. They have 6 regional office.
So the correct answer is '6’

National Forest Policy envisages forest cover for the hills

  1. 33%

  2. 45%

  3. 67%

  4. 51%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The principal aim of forest policy must be to ensure environmental stability and maintenance of ecological balance including atmospheric equilibrium, which is vital for sustenance of all life forms, human, animals, and plants. It also purposed to cover 60% of hilly areas, 20% plain and 33% total geographical area.
So the correct option is '33%'.

What strategies has been taken by government for conservation of natural resources?

  1. Implementation of laws

  2. Minimizing human activities

  3. Less use of coal

  4. All of them


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option $A$ is correct

The strategies taken by the government for the conservation of natural resources is the implementation of laws. This is reflected in the constitutional framework of India. The constitution implemented laws to conserve and improve the forest, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.

Which of the following forests is known as the 'lungs of the planet earth'?

  1. Taiga forest

  2. Tundra forest

  3. Amazon rainforest

  4. Rainforests of North East India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tropical rainforest of Amazon is known as the lungs of the planet earth' because they are responsible for the production of about 20% of the earth's oxygen. They remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the air and give out oxygen. So, the correct answer is 'Amazon rainforest'.

Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year. 

  1. 1992

  2. 1996

  3. 2000

  4. 2002.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, was passed for the preservation of biological diversity in India and provides methods for equal sharing of benefits arising by the use of traditional biological resources.

So, the correct option is '2002'. 

Silviculture is the?

  1. Art and science of cultivating herbs

  2. Art and science of cultivating grasses

  3. Art and science of cultivating flowers

  4. Art and science of cultivating forest trees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silviculture is the practice of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. 

So, the correct answer is 'Art and science of cultivating forest trees'.

Suggest some approaches towards the conservation of forests.

  1. Conversion of forests into national parks, sanctuaries

  2. To take help of local people in conserving forest

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forests and wildlife are the natural resources which maintain ecological balance and biodiversity in the ecosystem. The forest provides shelter and food to the different species and thus need to be conserved because if the forests are not conserved, then it may affect these habitats with the extinction of species. Without proper management of forest and wildlife, the quality of soil, the water sources, and even the amount of rainfall may be affected. Without forest and wildlife, life would become impossible for human beings.

Some approaches towards the conservation of forests are:
→ Conversion of forests into national parks, sanctuaries. 
→ To take help of local people in the conserving forest. 
→ Not to allow the destruction of forests for making roads, dams and hotels etc. 
→ Planting of trees should be increased.