Comprehensive collection of questions from Environment & Ecology asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB) was set up by the Government of India in-
Consider the following States: 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the states mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of the State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
The World Tiger Summit, 2010 was held at-
Which country has the highest percentage of its total land area covered by forests?
Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year in recognition of its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests. With reference to the statements above, which of the following is correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. World Wildlife Fund was established in 1961. 2. In July 2000, 13 tigers died in Nandankanan Sanctuary of Odisha due to trypanosomiasis. 3. Eucalyptus tree is called an ecological friend. 4. India's largest zoological garden is situated at Kolkata. Which of these statements are true?
A new organization named 'SAVE' has been launched in Nepal and India as part of wildlife conservation efforts. The objective of 'SAVE' is to conserve-
Every year, month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is organized during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?
Amrita Devi Smriti Award is given for-
'National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources' is located at-
Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given to-
'Chipko' movement was basically against-
Who is the pioneer of the Chipko Movement?
Under whose leadership was the movement against forest felling organized in Reni village of Chamoli?
Who among the following is considered as the leader of the 'Chipko Movement'?
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who is the father of the 'Maiti Movement' in Uttarakhand?
The wild animals of the world found in India constitute about-
Which of the following institutions is not related to environment?
The Government of Jharkhand has launched a Wildlife Management Plan in various wildlife sanctuaries of the state for a period of ...... years.
Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce. 3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following plants grown in non-forest areas has been omitted from the definition of trees in the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act, 2017?
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has signed an MoU with TIFAC to support forest-based communities. Where is the headquarters of ICFRE located?
Where is IIFM (Indian Institute of Forest Management) located?