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Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The first step in resource planning is _____________.

  1. matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans

  2. identification and inventory of resources

  3. evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Resource planning is a complex process which identifies present and future resources and their needs.
  • It involves surveying, mapping and qualitative and quantitative estimation of resources.
  • The first step of resource planning is identifying the resources present in a region.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Under which of the following types of resources can tidal energy be put?

  1. Replenishable

  2. Non-renewable resources

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tidal energy is converting the energy of tides into more useful form of energy/power for eg Electricity. It functions under water. Since it could be renewed or used again and again it is of the replenish-able type.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which one of the following types of the resource is iron ore?

  1. Renewable resources

  2. Non-renewable resources

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Based on the availability, resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable.

Non-renewable: these are the sources that cannot be renewed and available in limited quantities. Examples include coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas

Iron is a non-renewable source of energy

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Chipko movement is related to __________.

  1. deforestation

  2. tiger protection

  3. animal breeding

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chipko movement was a forest conservation movement in India. It began in 1973. Alalknandha floods alarmed people of how deforestation has resulted in disturbance. Thus they took up this movement and carried on a number of rallies to create awareness among people. They protested against commercial logging operations. And finally deforestation was prevented.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Permanent destruction of forests to make the land useful for other purpose is called ________.

  1. deforestation

  2. land degeneration

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Deforestation is the process of cutting down forests in order to satisfy human needs like laying roads, for the purpose of wood for furniture etc.

Deforestation has many negative effects like Increase in temperature on the earth, Ground water depletion, and Weather change in different parts of the world. Soil erosion and degradation of soil, reduction of forest products and loss of biodiversity. But it cannot increase the fertility of soil and give more yield.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Industrialisation resulted in loss of what percent of forests _________.

  1. 9.3%

  2. 3.9%

  3. 19.3%

  4. 13.9%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Historical data regarding the impact of industrialization on forest cover often cites specific figures in environmental studies. 9.3% is the commonly accepted statistic in this context.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

The process of planting trees where there were no trees previously is called __________.

  1. afforestation

  2. reforestation

  3. deforestation

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Afforestation is the process of planting trees and forming a forest where there were no trees before.

Afforestation is different from reforestation. Reforestation is bringing back the forests which were destroyed because of deforestation.

Special afforestation programs include vanmahotsav, haritha haram etc

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Forests were categorised by the Forest Act of _________.

  1. 1865

  2. 1906

  3. 1927

  4. 1878
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Forest are classified into Reserved Forest, a Protected Forest or a Village Forest according to Forest Act of 1878. Land rights on reserved forests and protected forests are given according to the orders passed by government.

The main difference between these two are that reserved forests activities like hunting, grazing etc. are totally banned. Reserved forests may be upgraded to the status of wild life sanctuary and then to National Park.

In protected areas activities like hunting, grazing etc. are permitted to the local communities.  

All the forests and wastelands other than the reserved and protected forests are considered unclassed forests. Most of the forests in the north-eastern states of India and Gujarat are unclassed forests            

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Process of restoring a forest that once existed is called ________.

  1. afforestation

  2. reforestation

  3. deforestation

  4. both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Reforestation is bringing back the forests which were destroyed because of deforestation.

It is different from afforestation. Afforestation is a process of planting trees and forming a forest where there were no trees before.

Multiple choice geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

Which of the following is a policy of forest conservation in which the government and local communities strive for the conservation of forests?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Beej Bachao Andolan

  3. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  4. Joint Forest Management
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Joint forest management (JFM) is originated in West Bengal accidentally in 1971. According to this policy, there exists partnership between state and local communities in safeguarding forests.
  • Forests are protected from illegal harvesting and exporting of timber. Forests are also protected from fire and grazing, in exchange people get non-timber products and a share of revenue from the sale of timber.