Deforestation
Deforestation: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Deforestation, Causes of Deforestation, Effects of Deforestation, Jhuming, Conservation of Forests, Afforestation Programmes, Chipko Andolan, and Joint Forest Management.
Important Questions on Deforestation
Assertion: Water logging and soil salinity are some of the problems that arises in the wake of green revolution.
Reason: Increased urbanization is also responsible for desertification.

‘Jhum’ cultivation in the North-Eastern states of India has contributed to:

National Forest Policy ___A__ of India has recommended ___B__ forest cover for the plains and ___C__ for the hills. Fill the blanks with suitable A, B and C.

How many of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
(a) Eco-sanitation toilets are working in many areas of Kerala and Sri Lanka.
(b) Polyblend is a fine powder of recycled modified plastic.
(c) CFCs can enhance ozone degradation
(d) Sunder Lal Bahuguna is related to the development of integrated organic farming.

Which of the following is/are not associated with maintenance and conservation of forests?
a. Joint forest management
b. Chipko movement
c. Jhum cultivation
d. Van mahotsava

Which of the following is an example of negative soil pollution?

Consider the following statements
a. of the forest has been lost in tropics.
b. JFM was introduced in 1965 by the UNCED.
c. Bishnoi community belongs to Odisha who played a major role in conservation of forest.
d. Chipko movement started in Garhwal Himalayas.


Chipko movement is related to conservation of forests in

Govenment of India has introduced a concept to work closely with local communities for protection and management of forests called as

What percentage of forest for hills has been recommended by National Forest Policy of India?

How much percentage of forest cover is recommended by the National Forest Policy, 1988?

The shifting cultivation method called jhum belongs to the category of

Which one of the following human activities has contributed as deforestation by northeastern sides of India?

The incorrect option related to the causes of deforestation is/are

Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during

Chipko movement was launched for the protection of :-

Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during:

Extensive planting of trees to increase forest cover is called

Which of the following represents the regulative function of forest?
