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Multiple choice evs whose forests? improved methods of agriculture cropping patterns food for all conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife deforestation and conservation

Agent Orange consisted of

  1. 2,4 - D

  2. 2,4,5-T

  3. Dioxin as contaminant

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Agent Orange refers to a herbicide mixture which was used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War and it contained a dangerous chemical contaminant called dioxin. 
  • The active ingredient of Agent Orange was an equal mixture of two phenoxy herbicides – 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5 trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) and it also contained traces of the dioxin 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD).
  • So the correct option is ' All of the above'.
Multiple choice evs forests and life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals forest and its importance deforestation and conservation

The branch of science that deals with the development of
forest and utilization of forest product is

  1. Horticulture

  2. Sericulture

  3. Silviculture

  4. Pharmocognosy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Silviculture is the process of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of the forests to satisfy people's diverse needs and values.

So the correct option is C

Multiple choice evs forest : our life conservation of forest and wildlife wildlife forest - the dwelling place of animals deforestation and conservation

Scared groves are specially useful in

  1. generating environmental awareness

  2. preventing soll erosion

  3. year-round flow of water in rivers

  4. conserving rare and threatened species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sacred groves are one of the methods of conserving rare and threatened species as local people worship and not allow the killing of animals and cutting of trees in such areas like Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan etc.

So the correct option is 'conserving rare and threatened species'

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

Floods can be prevented by _________

  1. Afforestation

  2. Cutting of forests

  3. Tilling the land

  4. Removing the top soil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

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

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

  1. Deforestation

  2. Aforestation

  3. Soil erosion

  4. Both A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Deforestation directly removes trees, and soil erosion degrades the land, making it difficult for forests to regenerate or survive. Both activities significantly hamper forest conservation.

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

Which of the following activities helps in forest conservation?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Global warming

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

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

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

  1. Wildlife sanctuaries

  2. National parks

  3. Zoo

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.