Forest 1

What percentage of the world's total area was cleared for industries, cultivation, pastures, and fuel wood during the period of industrialization?

• 15%

• 12%

• 9.3%

• 5%

Why did deforestation occur during the period of industrialization?

• To create space for urban development

• To grow commercial crops for revenue

• To protect the natural habitat

• To build more roads and highways

Who was the first Inspector General of Forests in India during the period of industrialization?

• John Smith

• Dietrich Brandis

• Maria Garcia

• Hiroshi Tanaka

What was the main purpose of setting up the Indian Forest Service in 1864?

• To promote tourism in forest areas

• To exploit forest resources for commercial gain

• To establish wildlife sanctuaries

• To train people in the science of conservation

What was the main focus of the Imperial Forest Research Institute set up in Dehradun in 1906?

• To establish more national parks

• To promote deforestation for economic growth

• To teach scientific forestry

• To encourage the hunting of endangered species

What was the main purpose of amending the Indian Forests Act in 1878?

• To restrict access to forests for villagers

• To encourage the exportation of wood to Europe

• To protect natural forests with different types of trees

• To allow unrestricted felling of trees for commercial use

What were the different views of the forest held by the Forest Department and the villagers?

• The villagers wanted monoculture plantations, but the Forest Department wanted forests with different species

• The Forest Department wanted one kind of tree , but the villagers wanted forests with different species

• Both wanted monoculture plantations for commercial use

• Both wanted forests with different species for various needs

What was the main reason for the rapid expansion of cultivation during the period of industrialization?

• To provide food for the growing population

• To grow commercial crops for revenue

• To create more employment opportunities

• To promote sustainable agricultural practices

What was the impact of railways on deforestation during the period of industrialization?

• They had no impact on the forests

• They increased the demand for wood for fuel and sleepers

• They promoted the growth of new forests

• They led to the conservation of forests

What was the main reason for encouraging tea, coffee, and rubber plantations during the period of industrialization?

• To promote sustainable agricultural practices

• To provide employment for the local population

• To conserve natural forests

• To provide raw materials for industries in Europe