G10-GEO-L2 Forest and Wildlife Resources

What is the primary definition of biodiversity in this text?

• A list of endangered species
• A complex web of ecological systems with multiple interdependencies
• A government conservation program
• A catalog of forest resources

In what year was the Indian Wildlife Protection Act implemented?

• 1960
• 1972
• 1980
• 1991

What was the estimated tiger population at the turn of the century before Project Tiger?

• 1,827
• 5,500
• 55,000
• 10,000

Which state has the largest area under permanent forests?

• Rajasthan
• Madhya Pradesh
• Kerala
• West Bengal

What is the Chipko movement primarily known for?

• Protecting wildlife
• Resisting deforestation
• Creating national parks
• Establishing tiger reserves

What percentage of forest land in India is classified as reserved forests?

• One-third
• More than half
• Less than 25%
• Exactly 50%

What is Joint Forest Management (JFM) primarily focused on?

• Completely removing humans from forests
• Involving local communities in forest management
• Privatizing forest resources
• Creating more national parks

What are 'Sacred Groves' primarily characterized by?

• Commercial forestry
• Complete government control
• Local preservation and worship
• Industrial development

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a threat to tiger populations?

• Poaching
• Shrinking habitat
• Climate change
• Depletion of prey base

What percentage of surviving tiger population is found in India and Nepal?

• One-third
• Half
• Two-thirds
• One-fourth