The National Forest Policy aims to conserve forests, increase forest cover and ensure sustainable use of forest resources. Its objectives and provisions are important for Environment preparation.
Which of the following has not been categorized as forest under the National Forest Policy (1952)?
Correct Answer:
(B) National Park
According to the National Forest Policy (1952), forests have been classified in India as follows -
(i) Protected forests (ii) National forests (iii) Village forests (iv) Tree-lands. Thus, it is clear that National Parks are not in the category of forests.
Ques: 2
Consider the following programmes:
Afforestation and development of wastelands
Reforestation and replantation in existing forests
Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel
Promotion of the wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.
The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes:
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 2 and 3
The National Forest Policy 1988 includes –
(i) Afforestation and Wasteland development.
(ii) Reforestation and Replantation in existing forests.
(iii) Encouraging wood substitute and supplying other types of fuel.
Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides is not included in the National Forest Policy.
Ques: 3
What were the main objectives of the National Forest Policy? Choose the correct answer by using codes given below-
To ensure ecological balance.
To promote social forestry.
One-third of the country’s total land to be forested.
Encouraging public community participation in forest management.
Codes :
Correct Answer:
(C) 1 and 4
The basic objectives that should govern the National forest Policy - are the following:
Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and, where necessary, restoration of the ecological balance that has been adversely disturbed by serious depletion of the forests of the country.
Conserving the natural heritage of the country by preserving the remaining natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna, which represent the remarkable biological diversity and genetic resources of the country.
Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs in the "interest of soil and water conservation, for mitigating floods and droughts and for the retardation of siltation of reservoirs.
Checking the extension of sand-dunes in the desert areas of Rajasthan and along the coastal tracts.
Increasing substantially the forest/tree cover in the country through massive afforestation and social forestry programmes, especially on all denuded degraded and unproductive lands.
Meeting the requirements of fuel-wood, fodder, minor forest produce and small timber of the rural and tribal populations. Increasing the productivity of forests to meet essential national needs.
Encouraging efficient utilisation of forest produce and maximising substitution of wood.
Creating a massive people's movement with the involvement of women, for achieving these objectives and to minimise pressure on existing forests.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements:
The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India under tree/forest cover.
Which of these statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) Only 2
According to ISFR, 2023 almost 21.76% area (7,15,343 square Km) of the geographical region of India is forest. Out of which near about 57% area (407750 square Km) is a dense forest, not 40%. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India under tree/forest cover.
Ques: 5
Consider the following:
Conservation of Forests
Sustainable Management
Biodiversity Preservation
Climate change Mitigation
Which of the given above are the objectives of National Forest Policy of India:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
The primary objectives of the National Forest Policy of India are:
Conservation of Forests – Protecting forests from degradation and deforestation to preserve biodiversity and ecological balance.
Sustainable Management – Promoting using forest resources to support livelihoods, especially for forest-dependent communities, while ensuring long-term forest health.
Biodiversity Preservation – Safeguarding the diverse flora and fauna within India’s forests to maintain ecological stability.
Climate Change Mitigation – Enhancing carbon sequestration through afforestation and reforestation efforts to combat climate change.