Forest Conservation and New Regulations

Q. Assertion(A): Scientific forestry was implemented during the colonial period in India.
Reason(R): Policies of the British aimed to increase forest cover and protect natural resources.

1. Both A and R are correct.
2. A is correct but R is incorrect.
3. A is incorrect but R is correct.
4. Both A and R are incorect.

Q. Based on the statements given below, select the most suitable option.
Statement 1: The National Forest Policy of 1952 enforced by the Government of India placed forests in the Concurrent List.
Statement 2: The National Forest Policy of 1952 established a collaborative effort between the government and the forest dwellers.

1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
2. Only statement 1 is correct.
3. Only statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Q.

Describe any three features of scientific forestry introduced by the forest research institute.

Q. The Forest Policy of still had the remnants of the colonial administration.

1. 1952
2. 2006
3. 1987

Q. Which of the following aspects of the forests were affected due to colonial policies?

1. Ecology
2. Civilisation
3. Biodiversity
4. Soil quality

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding the contribution of Indian villages in the field of forest conservation?

1. Villagers have been more vocal about forest conservation through movements like Chipko and Save Aarey movements.
2. Many forests have been protected in the form of sacred groves known as sarnas, devarakudu, kan, rai, etc.
3. Several studies have been conducted by forest management bodies that have resulted in sustainable practices.
4. Some villages have been patrolling their own forests, instead of relying only on the forest guards for the protection of forests.

Q. Forests were a part of which of the following lists under the newly formed government?

1. State
2. Union
3. Concurrent
4. None of the above

Q. Why were the people of Bastar worried? Give two reasons.

Q. When was the Forest Right Act passed?

1. 10 December, 2016
2. 18 June, 2010
3. 18 December, 2006
4. 10 June, 2001

Q. When was the National Forest Policy enforced in India?

1. 1864
2. 1878
3. 1927
4. 1952

Q. and were sacred groves protected by the villagers and tribal communities. Choose the answers in reverse alphabetical order.

1. Kalangs
2. Kowori
3. Sarnas
4. Devarakudu