Question 1

Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation?

Accepted Answer

Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries is primarily a government-led initiative under the Wildlife Protection Act, where local communities are often restricted or excluded, unlike Joint Forest Management, Chipko movement, or Beej Bachao Andolan which rely heavily on community involvement.

Question 2

At what level was the Joint Forest Management (JFM) programme officially launched in India?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Forest Management (JFM) programme was officially launched by the state of Odisha in 1988, marking a significant milestone in involving local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests.

Question 3

Which of the following animals is classified as an endangered species according to the IUCN classification?

Accepted Answer

The Indian rhinoceros is classified as vulnerable to endangered depending on specific regions, but classic textbook examples of endangered species in India include the black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhinoceros, lion tailed macaque, etc. Among the choices, the Asiatic lion is an endan

Question 4

What does 'Endemic species' mean?

Accepted Answer

Endemic species are those species which are only found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers, such as the Andaman wild teal or Nicobar pigeon.

Question 5

Which category of forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned?

Accepted Answer

Reserved forests are regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned, as more than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests.

Geography: Forest and Wildlife Resources