Test - Whose Forests? MCQ- 1 - Class 5 MCQ

• Option A: Soil erosion: Trees help prevent soil erosion by keeping the soil intact with their roots. Without trees, soil can easily wash away during rain.
• Option B: Floods: Trees absorb excess rainfall and allow water to seep into the ground, which reduces the risk of flooding.
• Option C: Irregular rainfall: Trees contribute to the water cycle by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere, helping to regulate rainfall patterns.

Hence, Option D is correct.

• Option A: Stone Farming: This is not a recognized type of farming and does not exist.
• Option B: Jhoom Farming: A traditional agricultural method where farmers clear land, grow crops for a few years, and then shift to another area to allow the original land to recover.
• Option C: Coal Farming: This is not a type of farming; coal is a fossil fuel and not grown like crops.
• Option D: None of these: Since Jhoom farming is a valid option, this choice is incorrect.

Hence, Option B is correct.

• Option A: Delhi: Located much farther away in northern India, not a neighbor.
• Option B: Himachal Pradesh: Also located in northern India and does not border Mizoram.
• Option C: Manipur: Directly borders Mizoram to the north, making it a neighbor.
• Option D: All of these: This option is incorrect as only Manipur is a neighbor.

Hence, Option C is correct.

• Option A: They can be asked to leave the forest at any time: This is incorrect as the Act protects their rights.
• Option B: They have the right to the land and what grows on it if they have lived there for at least 25 years: Correct, as the Act protects long-term residents' rights to their land and resources.
• Option C: Only the government can take care of the forest without asking anyone: This is not true; the Act allows for community involvement.
• Option D: They have to pay money to the government to live in the forest: This is incorrect; the Act ensures they are not forced to pay for their land.

Hence, option B is correct.

• Option A: Forests are beautiful and attract tourists, but their importance extends beyond aesthetics.
• Option B: This is correct. Forests sustain life by providing food (fruits, nuts, vegetables) and resources (wood, medicines) and serve as habitats for numerous species, supporting biodiversity.
• Option C: This overlooks the ecological importance of forests, suggesting they exist only for commercial exploitation.
• Option D: This is incorrect as it ignores the environmental, economic, and social benefits forests offer, making them essential for humans and the planet.

Hence, the Correct Option is Option B.

• Option A: Panchayat: Correct; the Panchayat organizes community meetings, including those about lottery farming.
• Option B: Police: They do not organize farming meetings; their role is law enforcement.
• Option C: Court: Courts deal with legal matters, not community farming practices.
• Option D: All of them: This is incorrect since only the Panchayat holds these meetings.

Hence, Option A is correct.

• Option A: Delhi: Lottery farming is not practiced here.
• Option B: Himachal Pradesh: Not known for this farming method.
• Option C: Mizoram: Correct; lottery farming is used here to allocate land and resources among farmers.
• Option D: Punjab: This state does not use lottery farming.

Hence, Option C is correct.

• Option A: Bihar: Known for agriculture but not for thick forests.
• Option B: Rajasthan: Mostly desert with less forest cover.
• Option C: Arunachal Pradesh: Correct; it has dense forests due to its geographical location and climate.
• Option D: Haryana: This state has limited forest areas compared to Arunachal Pradesh.

Hence, Option C is correct.

• Option A: One tin of land: Correct; this term refers to the specific area needed for one tin of seeds.
• Option B: Three tin of land: This does not apply; it’s not the correct measurement.
• Option C: Tin Land: This term is not used in this context.
• Option D: None of these: Since option A is correct, this option is incorrect.

Hence, Option A is correct.

• Option A: A dance form: Correct; Cheraw is a traditional folk dance of Mizoram performed during festivals.
• Option B: An animal: Cheraw is not an animal.
• Option C: A city: Cheraw is not a city.
• Option D: A state: Cheraw is not a state.

Hence, Option A is correct.