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What percent of the total forest area in India is occupied by open forests?

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  1. 33%

  2. 21.54%

  3. 59%

  4. 62%

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Correct Option: B

The forests which are dense and unapproachable, and are not classified are known as ______________.

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  1. reserved forest

  2. protected foorest

  3. classified forest

  4. unclassified forest

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
I) The full details regarding the “Reserved forests” & “Protected Forests” are given under Indian Forest act 1927, in Chapter (II) & (IV) respectively.

II) The main difference between these two categories of forests is that ; In reserved forests the activities like grazing, haunting etc. are generally banned unless permission is granted for a particular reason. But in case of protected forests, mostly all these activities are allowed unless banned specifically.

III) As per IFA 1927, any forest land or wasteland that is Govt. Property & hasn't been specified as reserved forest, can be declared as Protected forest as per provisions of chapter(IV) under IFA 1927.

IV) And also, the state govt. has the power to declare any protected forest( or some trees of it) to be reserved forests onwards (means state govt. is entitled with the power to do convertions as per provisions) by the official notification in Gazette.

V) Protected Forests are often upgraded to the status of wildlife sanctuaries & then to National Parks with increase in govt.funding & protection with each higher category.

Note: The forests which are neither under Reserved nor Protected Forest category are termed as Unclassified Forests.

In which part of India mangroves are found?

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  1. Mountainous areas

  2. Desert areas

  3. Coastal areas

  4. River valleys

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mangrove forests are found in the coastal areas of India. The two largest concentrations are at Sunderban in Bengal and Pichavaram in T.N.  The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, located in the Ganges River delta in Bangladesh and West Bengal. The Pichavaram mangroves in Tamil Nadu is also India's one of the largest mangrove forests.

Mangroves are found in coastal areas. 

Which week is celebrated as wildlife week?

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  1. 2-9 January

  2. 5-12 June

  3. 11-15 March

  4. 10-18 December

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

March 11-15 in our annual celebration of National Wildlife Week! The rich history of National Wildlife Week dates all the way back to its first celebration in 1938.

Which day is celebrated as World Biodiversity Day?

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  1. 21 March

  2. 5June

  3. 4 October

  4. 22nd May

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of Biological Diversity), was designated The International Day for Biological Diversity. In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This was partly done because it was difficult for many countries to plan and carry out suitable celebrations for the date of 29 December, given the number of holidays that coincide around that time of year.

The wildlife of India can be divided into how many zones?

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  1. 4 zones

  2. 5 zones

  3. 7 zones

  4. 9 zones

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
There are 5 zones od wildlife in India,
The Trans-Himalaya
The Himalaya
The Indian Desert
The Semi-Arid Zone.
The Western zone.

The 'Project Tiger', for the protection of tigers was started in ___________.

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  1. April, 1973

  2. June, 1973

  3. August, 1978

  4. November, 1980

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Project Tiger was first initiated in the year April 1, 1973, and is still going on. This project was started to save tigers. The much-needed project was launched in Jim Corbett National Park, Uttrakhand under the leadership of Indira Gandhi.

Which day is celebrated as World Animal Welfare Day?

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  1. 21 March

  2. 2 October

  3. 4 October

  4. 25 December

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
October 4
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

Which is the largest bird seen in India?

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  1. Fulsunghano

  2. Parrot

  3. Crane

  4. Indian vulture

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Correct Option: C

Which is the smallest bird in India?

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  1. Indian bush lark

  2. Fulsunghano

  3. Vernal hanging parrot

  4. Golden-headed cisticola

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fulsunghano
The chirping of birds and their amazing bird songs awaken us in the morning. Unfortunately, with rapid industrial growth, bird populations in cities and even in rural areas are fast diminishing. Sustainable growth along with awareness about our bird friends can help preserve these mesmerizing creatures of the natural world for posterity.