Question

Q19. Consider the following statements with respect to Forest Fire in India:

1. Forest Survey of India (FSI) analyses the data by overlaying the digitized boundaries of forest areas.

2. The FSI relays news of the fire to the concerned State.

Which of the statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

• Forest Survey of India (FSI) analyses the data by overlaying the digitized boundaries of forest areas to pinpoint the location to the exact forest compartment.
• The resolution of these satellites are up to 375m x 375m, which means that such fires can be detected if their extent is above half the pixel, i.e. about seven hectares.
• The FSI relays news of the fire to the concerned State, so that the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) in charge of the forest where the fire is raging is informed.