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.
Among the following States in our country, which state has the largest area under forest cover?
According to the India State of Forest Report 2017, what percentage of the country's total geographical area is under forest cover?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Forest Type List-II (Region A. Tropical Forest 1. Sundarbans B. Coniferous Forest 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Mangrove (Kachh) 3. Rajasthan D. Deciduous Forest 4. Silent Valley Code:
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (a) Mizoram - Tropical moist deciduous forest (b) Western Ghats - Broad-leaved evergreen forest (c) Rann of Kutch - Grassland region (d) Eastern Deccan Plateau - Moist forest
With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the National Forest Policy (1952), which of the following is NOT a classified category of forests?
What fraction/percentage of India's total geographical area is targeted to be under forest cover in the National Forest Policy?
Consider the following programs: 1. Afforestation and development of wastelands 2. Reforestation and restocking of existing forests 3. Encouraging substitutes for timber and supplying alternative fuels 4. Promoting widespread use of pesticides and insecticides to check damage to forest areas from pests Included in the National Forest Policy, 1988 are:
To maintain ecological equilibrium, the area under forests should be:
What were the primary objectives of the National Forest Policy? Select your answer from the code below: 1. Ensuring ecological stability 2. Promoting social forestry 3. Bringing one-third of the country's total land under forest cover 4. Encouraging community participation in forest management Code:
What percentage of land has been recommended to be under forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India?
According to the National Forest Policy, what minimum percentage of the country's geographical area must be under forest cover for environmental stability?
What was the theme of International Day of Forests 2018?
The main cause of forest degradation / deforestation is:
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Depletion of forest area in India has been directly related to India's demographic transition. Reason (R): There is generally an inverse relationship between forest area and population growth. Select the correct answer from the code below:
The major climatic factor influencing the climate and ecosystem of forest areas in Jharkhand is:
The hills of Nagaland are progressively turning barren, primarily due to:
According to India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023): (a) Total forest and tree cover of the country is 15% of the geographic area. (b) Top three states with largest Recorded Forest Area (RFA) are Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar, and Manipur. (c) Maximum tree cover is found in the State of Maharashtra, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. (d) More than one of the above (e) None of the above
Which of the following towns in India is notable for its plantation/afforestation character?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of deforestation in India?
In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'Living Root Bridges' are found in:
If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak (Banj) 2. Rhododendron (Buransh) 3. Sandalwood (Chandan) Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Assertion (A): Mangroves are highly specialized forest ecosystems inhabiting sheltered tropical and subtropical coastlines. Reason (R): They stabilize the shoreline and act as a rampart against oceanic encroachment. Select the correct answer from the code below: Code:
Assertion (A): Forests are renewable resources. Reason (R): They enhance the quality of environment. Select the correct answer from the code below: Code:
Consider the following statements: 1. Taxus tree naturally occurs in the Himalayas. 2. Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book. 3. A drug called 'taxol' is obtained from Taxus tree which is effective against Parkinson's disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?