MCQs – India Deforestation and conservation efforts
Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in India?
A) Urbanization
B) Afforestation projects
C) Establishment of national parks
D) Implementation of wildlife conservation laws
Answer: A) Urbanization
Which organization is responsible for the implementation of forestry-related policies and conservation efforts in India?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Which program launched by the Government of India aims at increasing forest cover and restoring degraded ecosystems?
A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
B) Make in India
C) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
D) Green India Mission
Answer: D) Green India Mission
Which wildlife conservation organization in India focuses on the protection of tigers and their habitats?
A) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
B) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
C) Project Tiger
D) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
Answer: C) Project Tiger
Which Indian state is known for its successful community-based conservation initiatives, such as the joint forest management program?
A) Kerala
B) Rajasthan
C) Odisha
D) Maharashtra
Answer: D) Maharashtra