{"id":5777,"date":"2025-12-27T14:27:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T14:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=5777"},"modified":"2025-12-27T14:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T14:27:36","slug":"mcqs-based-on-environment-58","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=5777","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Environment &#8211; (58)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. According to ISFR 2021, what is the total forest and tree cover in India as a percentage of the total geographical area?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">18.92%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">33.00%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">21.67%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">24.39%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. 24.39% <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> According to the ISFR 2021:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Forest Cover is 21.71%,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Tree Cover is 2.91%,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Totaling 24.62% of India&#8217;s geographical area.<br\/>\n\nHowever, the commonly cited combined Forest + Tree Cover is 24.39% (due to rounding and classification updates).<br\/>\nThis shows India is still short of the National Forest Policy (1988) goal of 33% cover.<br\/>\n\nThe report highlights the need for:<br\/>\n\n&bull; More afforestation,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Community participation, and<br\/>\n\n&bull; Sustainable land use.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Which Act recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Indian Forest Act, 1927<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Forest Conservation Act, 1980<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Forest Rights Act, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Wildlife Protection Act, 1972<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Forest Rights Act, 2006 <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, commonly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was enacted to:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Correct historical injustice faced by tribal and forest-dwelling communities.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Recognize individual and community forest rights.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Provide rights to reside, cultivate, access minor forest produce, and manage forests sustainably.<br\/>\n\nKey features:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Involves Gram Sabha in verifying claims.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Protects traditional knowledge and biodiversity rights.<br\/>\n\nIt complements conservation by giving local communities a stake in protecting forests.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which type of forest is predominant in the Himalayan region between 2900 to 3500 meters and includes juniper and rhododendron?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sub Alpine Forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Montane Wet Temperate Forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Moist Alpine Scrub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dry Alpine Scrub<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Sub Alpine Forest <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Sub-Alpine Forests are found just below the tree line, between 2900\u20133500 m altitude, mainly in:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Himachal Pradesh,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Uttarakhand,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Sikkim, and<br\/>\n\n&bull; Arunachal Pradesh.<br\/>\n\nKey characteristics:<br\/>\n\n(1) Trees are short, stunted, and often conical.<br\/>\n\n(2) Dominated by species like:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Juniper,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Rhododendron,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Willow, and<br\/>\n\n&bull; Black Currant.<br\/>\n\nThey transition into Alpine scrub and grasslands at higher elevations.<br\/>\nThese forests play a crucial role in water regulation, biodiversity, and carbon storage in high-altitude ecosystems.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What is the name of the national body constituted in 1992 to promote afforestation and eco-development in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Forest Survey of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Central Empowered Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">National Biodiversity Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB) was established in August 1992 under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).<br\/>\n\nObjectives:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Promote afforestation and tree planting,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Encourage eco-restoration of degraded forest areas,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Promote community participation (via Joint Forest Management),<br\/>\n\n&bull; Ensure livelihood security for local communities.<br\/>\n\nIt supports programs like:<br\/>\n\n&bull; National Afforestation Programme (NAP),<br\/>\n\n&bull; Eco-Development projects, especially in tribal and backward areas.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. As per the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022, what major change was introduced in terms of Gram Sabha consent?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Gram Sabha can now sell forest land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Gram Sabha consent is mandatory for all projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Gram Sabha consent is not required for FAC-approved projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Gram Sabha consent is required only for tribal land<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Gram Sabha consent is not required for FAC-approved projects <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022, a controversial change was made:<br\/>\n\n&bull; If a project is approved by the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), the prior consent of the Gram Sabha is not mandatory at the time of approval.<br\/>\n\nEarlier provisions under the Forest Rights Act (2006) required:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Gram Sabha consent before diversion of forest land for non-forest use.<br\/>\n\nCritics argue that:<br\/>\n\n&bull; This weakens tribal rights,<br\/>\n\n&bull; Undermines local self-governance,<br\/>\n\n&bull; May lead to forced displacement or loss of livelihoods.<br\/>\n\nThe government argues that:<br\/>\n\n&bull; This change will streamline forest clearance for development.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. According to ISFR 2021, what is the total forest and tree cover in India as a percentage of the total geographical area? View Answer Correct Option: 4. 24.39% Explanation: According to the ISFR 2021: &bull; Forest Cover is 21.71%, &bull; Tree Cover is 2.91%, &bull; Totaling 24.62% of India&#8217;s geographical area. 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