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What strategies has been taken by government for conservation of natural resources?

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  1. Implementation of laws

  2. Minimizing human activities

  3. Less use of coal

  4. All of them

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option $A$ is correct

The strategies taken by the government for the conservation of natural resources is the implementation of laws. This is reflected in the constitutional framework of India. The constitution implemented laws to conserve and improve the forest, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.

Which of the following forests is known as the 'lungs of the planet earth'?

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  1. Taiga forest

  2. Tundra forest

  3. Amazon rainforest

  4. Rainforests of North East India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tropical rainforest of Amazon is known as the lungs of the planet earth' because they are responsible for the production of about 20% of the earth's oxygen. They remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the air and give out oxygen. So, the correct answer is 'Amazon rainforest'.

Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year. 

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  1. 1992

  2. 1996

  3. 2000

  4. 2002.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, was passed for the preservation of biological diversity in India and provides methods for equal sharing of benefits arising by the use of traditional biological resources.

So, the correct option is '2002'. 

Silviculture is the?

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  1. Art and science of cultivating herbs

  2. Art and science of cultivating grasses

  3. Art and science of cultivating flowers

  4. Art and science of cultivating forest trees

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silviculture is the practice of controlling the growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values. The study of forests and woods is termed silvology. 

So, the correct answer is 'Art and science of cultivating forest trees'.

Suggest some approaches towards the conservation of forests.

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  1. Conversion of forests into national parks, sanctuaries

  2. To take help of local people in conserving forest

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forests and wildlife are the natural resources which maintain ecological balance and biodiversity in the ecosystem. The forest provides shelter and food to the different species and thus need to be conserved because if the forests are not conserved, then it may affect these habitats with the extinction of species. Without proper management of forest and wildlife, the quality of soil, the water sources, and even the amount of rainfall may be affected. Without forest and wildlife, life would become impossible for human beings.

Some approaches towards the conservation of forests are:
→ Conversion of forests into national parks, sanctuaries. 
→ To take help of local people in the conserving forest. 
→ Not to allow the destruction of forests for making roads, dams and hotels etc. 
→ Planting of trees should be increased.

'Forest reaserch institute' of India is situated at

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  1. Nainital

  2. Madras

  3. Calcutta

  4. Dehradun

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The forest research institute is an institute of the 'Indian council of forestry research and education'. It is the institute related to the forestry research in India. It is the oldest forestry research institute, located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Thus, option D is correct.

How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of (a) forests and wildlife, (b) water resources and (c) coal and petroleum?

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  1. Stop deforestation and poaching of wild animals

  2.  Do not use alternative sources 

  3. Use coal and petroleum  

  4. Waste water

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Forests and wildlife and water are the natural resources which maintain ecological balance and biodiversity in the ecosystem. The forest provides shelter and food to the different species and thus need to be conserved because if the forests are not conserved, then it may affect these habitats with the extinction of species. Without proper management of forest and wildlife, the quality of soil, the water sources, and even the amount of rainfall may be affected. Without forest and wildlife, life would become impossible for human beings. To conserve natural resources or for their management, we need to stop cutting trees and support afforestation and stop killing animals. For the conservation of coal and petroleum, we need to use alternative energy sources. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

In Northern Indian plains, there is an increase in floods in recent times due to

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  1. Soil erosion in the plains

  2. Soil conservation on the hills

  3. Deforestation in the plains

  4. Deforsation in the catchment area

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Correct Option: D

Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called as

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  1. Afforestation

  2. Deforestation

  3. Social forestry

  4. Agroforestry

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process of planting of the trees is known as afforestation. In this method, many trees and planted to cover an area transforming it to a forest. The process of afforestation can help in preventing the increase the in the global temperature and soil erosion. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.  

How are tribals dependent on forest?

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  1. Tribals roam in forests for outing.

  2. Tribals gather food, fodder and fallen branches of trees from forests.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tribal which lives near or in forest area and takes many forest products for their use. For example, they take firewood as kitchen fuel. They hunt animals for food. They utilize many plants as food, fodder, herbs and medicines. They use fallen branches for making hut roof.