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National Forest Policy was enunciated in

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  1. 1972

  2. 1978

  3. 1982

  4. 1988

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thw National Forest Policy which emphasised on protecting the forests & maintaining the ecological balance & stability was enunciated in the year 1988.

So, the correct answer is '1988'

In which of the following areas, Clark R Bavin Awards are given?

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  1. Sports

  2. Wildlife Protection

  3. Films & Television

  4. Journalism

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Correct Option: B

Which among the following is a wildlife trade monitoring network?

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  1. DISS

  2. PETA

  3. UN- HABITAT

  4. TRAFFIC

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Correct Option: D

The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 was first amended in

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  1. 1991

  2. 1995

  3. 2001

  4. 2007

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 was first amended in 1991. It is enacted for protection of plants and animal species and controling poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives.

Thus, the correct answer is '1991.'

Wild life protection act was formulated during the period of  _______________

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  1. Mrs. Indira Gandhi

  2. Lal Bahadur Shasthri

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Morarji Desai

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Correct Option: A

Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year

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  1. 1980

  2. 1972

  3. 1927

  4. 1867

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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?

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  1. Killer weed (Parthenium hysterophorus)

  2. Dragon Plant (Dracaena draca)

  3. Belladona (Atropta Belladona)

  4. Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)

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Correct Option: D

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

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  1. Reducing environmental pollution

  2. Reducing global warming

  3. Protecting wildlife

  4. Reforestation in deforested area

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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 

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  1. 6

  2. 12

  3. 24

  4. 28

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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

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  1. 33%

  2. 45%

  3. 67%

  4. 51%

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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%'.