People's Participation in Forest Conservation

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. 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

Q. Which of the following movements were started for saving trees?

1. CFCs 14%, CH₄ 20%
2. CO₂ 40%, CFCs 30%
3. N₂O 6%, CO₂ 86%
4. CH₄ 20%, N₂ 18%

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

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

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. 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.

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

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

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

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. What is the main idea behind “Joint Forest Management Concept” introduced by the Government of India?