 |  Indian Forest 24 Flashcards |  Start |
 | The total forest and tree cover of India is approximately ___% of the geographical area. |  Card: 1 / 24 |
| 24.62% | Card: 2 / 24 |
| True or False: The National Forest Policy 1988 aims to maximize the utilization of forest produce. | Card: 3 / 24 |
| False. The National Forest Policy 1988 aims primarily at maintaining environmental stability and enhancing forest cover rather than focusing on maximizing the utilization of forest produce. | Card: 4 / 24 |
| The Chipko Movement emphasizes ___ as a method of non-violent resistance. | Card: 5 / 24 |
| Tree-hugging | Card: 6 / 24 |
| Which Indian state has the highest percentage of geographical area under forest cover, reaching ___%? | Card: 7 / 24 |
| Mizoram, 84.53% | Card: 8 / 24 |
| Fill in the blank: The Forest Rights Act, 2006 recognizes rights over ___ and ___ related to biodiversity. | Card: 9 / 24 |
| Intellectual property, traditional knowledge | Card: 10 / 24 |
| What is the primary objective of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)? | Card: 11 / 24 |
| To manage funds for compensatory afforestation and ensure compliance with the Forest (Conservation) Act. | Card: 12 / 24 |
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| True or False: The Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 require Gram Sabha consent for all projects. | Card: 13 / 24 |
| False. The new rules specify that Gram Sabha consent is not required for projects that have been approved by the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC). | Card: 14 / 24 |
| Fill in the blank: The Montane Wet Temperate Forests are characterized by three layers: coniferous, ___, and ___. | Card: 15 / 24 |
| Deciduous, rhododendron | Card: 16 / 24 |
| What is the significance of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006? | Card: 17 / 24 |
| It aims to restore forest rights, integrate conservation with livelihood rights, and empower local self-governance. | Card: 18 / 24 |
| Which forest type is characterized by tall, straight evergreen trees and is found in the Western Ghats? | Card: 19 / 24 |
| Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests | Card: 20 / 24 |
| True or False: The Appiko Movement was inspired by the Chipko Movement. | Card: 21 / 24 |
| True | Card: 22 / 24 |
| Fill in the blank: The Indian State of Forest Report 2021 indicated that Madhya Pradesh leads in ___ cover. | Card: 23 / 24 |
| Forest | Card: 24 / 24 |
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