11. The national forest policy aims at maintaining how much of the total geographical area under forests

1. 1. Half

   
   
   

   2. One-third

   
   
   

   3. One-fourth

   
   
   

   4. One-fifth

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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12. Which one among the following is a 'Hot Spot' for biological diversity in India?

1. 1. Western Ghat

   
   
   

   2. Sundarban

   
   
   

   3. Chilka Lagoon

   
   
   

   4. Eastern Ghat

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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13. Sundarbans of Eastern India is an example of

1. 1. Forest Ecosystem

   
   
   

   2. Mangrove Ecosystem

   
   
   

   3. Grassland Ecosystem

   
   
   

   4. Maine Ecosystem

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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14. Which one of the following is the central theme of the Chipko Movement, started by Sunderlal Bahuguna in 1973?

1. 1. Conservation of river water

   
   
   

   2. Protection of birds

   
   
   

   3. Protection of cheetals

   
   
   

   4. Conservation of forests

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: D

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15. Where is the Forest Reserve Institute of India located?

1. 1. Dehradun

   
   
   

   2. Bhopal

   
   
   

   3. Lucknow

   
   
   

   4. Delhi

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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