People's Participation in Forest Conservation

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Write a short note on chipko movement

Q. The Montreal protocol is related to

1. biosafety of genetically modified organisms
2. global warming and climate change
3. persistent organic pollutants
4. substances that deplete the ozone layer

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The main aim of chipko movement started in Uttarakand is __________

Q. Select the incorrectly matched sacred grove.

1. Aravalli hills – Chattisgarh
2. Khasi and Jaintia hills – Meghalaya
3. Sarguja – Madhya Pradesh
4. Western ghats – Karnataka, Maharashtra

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Write five slogans on Van Mahotsav

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Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.

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The important message conveyed by the chipko movement is:

1. To involve the community in forest conservation efforts

2. To ignore the community in forest conservation efforts

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The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is associated with the conservation of

1. Coal and petroleum

2. Forest and wildlife

3. Water resources

4. Abiotic environment

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Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.

Q. The Chipko movement was started by in 1974 to protect trees from being cut.

1. Amrita Bishnoi
2. Gaura Devi
3. Gauri Bishnoi
4. Amrita Devi

Q. Why are sacred groves highly protected? [2]

Q. Joint Forest Management concept was introduced in India during :

1. 1970s
2. 1980s
3. 1990s
4. 1960s

Q. Which of the following is true for Montreal Protocol?

1. Protection of ozone layer
2. Restoration of forests
3. Prevent pollution of environment
4. Fight global warming

Q. The Bishnoi community which opposed felling of trees in the Kingdom of ___I___in Rajasthan in the year ___II___is known for its peaceful co-existence with nature. A woman named ____III___ sacrificed her life to protect the trees.

The Government of India instituted the _____IV_____Award in her honour.

1. I - Jaipur, II - 1857, III - Amrita Devi, IV - Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection
2. I - Jodhpur, II - 1731, III - Amrita Devi , IV - Amrita Devi Bishnoi Forest Protection
3. I - Jodhpur, II - 1731, III - Amrita Devi , IV - Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection
4. I - Jaisalmer, II - 1735, III - Amrita Devi , IV - Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection

Q. With reference to India's environmental governance, which one of the following statements is incorrect with respect to 'Joint Forest Management' ?

1. Forest conservation by the State governments in coordination with the Central Government
2. Conserving the forests through the use of local communities by the government
3. Forest departments with the help of local communities form a committee to manage and protect forests
4. Joint forest management concept was introduced in India during 1980s

Q. The government of India in 1980s has introduced a concept to work closely with the local communities for protecting and managing forests. The concept is

1. Panel of local communities for forest management
2. Joint forest management
3. Jhum cultivation
4. Forest research Institutes

Q. Recognising the significant participation of local communities in the protection of forests, the Government of India has introduced the concept of ___.

1. Joint Forest Management
2. Joint Cultivation Programme
3. Amrita Devi Bishnoi wildlife protection award
4. All of these

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The Reni village of Garhwal is famous for ____?

Q. According to Indian forest policy, what percentage of the land area should be under forest cover?

1. 11%
2. 22%
3. 60%
4. 30%

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The important message conveyed by the "Chipko movement is.

1. To involve the community in forest conservation efforts.

2. To ignore the community in forest conservation efforts.

3. To cut down forest trees for developmental activities.

4. Government agencies have the unquestionable right to order the destruction of trees in forests.

Q. Chipko movement in the year 1974 in Garhwal Himalayas involved

1. Protecting tigers
2. Preventing soil erosion by planting trees
3. Preventing pollution by closing down industries
4. Hugging trees to prevent the contractors from felling them

Q. World summit on sustainable development (2002) was held in

1. Argentina
2. South Africa
3. Brazil
4. Sweden

Q. Recognising the significant participation of local communities in the protection of forests, the Government of India has introduced the concept of ___.

1. Joint forest management
2. All of these
3. Joint cultivation programme
4. Amrita Devi Bishnoi wildlife protection award

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Trees help in reducing the pollution of our environment. Lakhs of trees are planted by people in the month of July every year. The occasion is called

1. (a) forest Conservation Day

2. (b) plantation month

3. (c) Van Mahotsav

4. (d) wildlife week

Q. Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.

Q. The Wildlife (protection) Act 1972, was first amended in

1. 1995
2. 1991
3. 2001
4. 2007

Q. Why do you think local people are more appropriate for the job of forest guards and rangers?

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Discuss the role of women and communities in protection and conservation of forests.

Q. State whether true or false:
The Chipko movement was started by Amrita Devi in 1973 to protect trees from being cut.

1. False
2. True

Q. Chipko movement originated in Gopeshwar in

1. 1953
2. 1963
3. 1973
4. 1983