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'Forest reaserch institute' of India is situated at

  1. Nainital

  2. Madras

  3. Calcutta

  4. Dehradun
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The forest research institute is an institute of the 'Indian council of forestry research and education'. It is the institute related to the forestry research in India. It is the oldest forestry research institute, located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Thus, option D is correct.

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How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?

  1. Stop deforestation and poaching of wild animals

  2. Do not use alternative sources

  3. Use coal and petroleum

  4. Waste water
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Forests and wildlife and water 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. To conserve natural resources or for their management, we need to stop cutting trees and support afforestation and stop killing animals. For the conservation of coal and petroleum, we need to use alternative energy sources. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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In Northern Indian plains, there is an increase in floods in recent times due to

  1. Soil erosion in the plains

  2. Soil conservation on the hills

  3. Deforestation in the plains

  4. Deforsation in the catchment area
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Deforestation in the catchment areas of rivers leads to increased soil erosion and reduced water absorption, causing more rapid runoff and higher flood peaks in downstream plains.

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Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called as

  1. Afforestation

  2. Deforestation

  3. Social forestry

  4. Agroforestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The process of planting of the trees is known as afforestation. In this method, many trees and planted to cover an area transforming it to a forest. The process of afforestation can help in preventing the increase the in the global temperature and soil erosion. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.  

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How are tribals dependent on forest?

  1. Tribals roam in forests for outing.

  2. Tribals gather food, fodder and fallen branches of trees from forests.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal which lives near or in forest area and takes many forest products for their use. For example, they take firewood as kitchen fuel. They hunt animals for food. They utilize many plants as food, fodder, herbs and medicines. They use fallen branches for making hut roof.

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The branch of science dealing with development and utilisation of forests is

  1. Apiculture

  2. Silviculture

  3. Sericulture

  4. Horticulutre
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Silviculture is the branch of science that deals with the development and utilization of forest. It is the cultivation of trees or the establishment or growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values based on the knowledge of silvics. Silvics is the study of the life history and general characteristics of forest trees with respect to local environmental factors. Apiculture is the management and study of honeybees. 
Sericulture or silk farming is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. 
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation e.g., fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, ornamental trees etc. Thus, the correct answer is option B. 
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Van Mahotsav is meant for

  1. Afforestation

  2. Deforestation

  3. Start of grazing season

  4. Commercial forestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then 'Union Minister for Agriculture', Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi. The aim of this festival is to create awareness regarding the importance and preservation of the forest. People celebrate Van Mahotsava by planting trees or saplings in homes, offices, schools, colleges, and thus, called as afforestation. 

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Which deals with establishment, growth and reproduction of timber trees? 

  1. Afforestation

  2. Silviculture

  3. Horticulture

  4. Agroforestry
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Afforestation deals with the establishment of a forest in a barren land devoid of any trees. Siviculture deals with establishment, growth and reproduction of timber trees. Horticulture deals with the practice of garden cultivation and management. Agroforestry deals with growing trees or shrubs around or among crops or pastureland. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Silviculture'.

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A forestation with the pin pose of environmental, aesthetic and economic development is known as ______________.

  1. Integrated afforest ion

  2. Scientific forest conservation

  3. Social forestry

  4. Integrated forest management
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In the process of a forestation to check the desertification, which of the following groups of plants would be best used?

  1. Eucalyptus sp, Butea frondosa Ficus religiosa

  2. Delonix regia, Ziziphus sp, Tectona grandis

  3. Prossopis cineraria, Acacia nilotica, Acacia tortilis

  4. Polyalthia Longifolia Azadirachta indica, Aihizzia lebbek
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A Correct answer