Environment & Ecology MCQs: Forest Cover, Biodiversity, Climate Change

1.

The inclusion of bamboo in the inventory reflects a shift towards:

A Focusing solely on timber resources

B A more comprehensive understanding of forest resources

C Prioritizing industrial development over conservation

D Reducing the scope of forest management

2.

Bamboo is recognized as a vital component of forest ecosystems for:

A Increasing soil salinity

B Promoting biodiversity and providing livelihood opportunities

C Reducing water availability

D Causing soil erosion

3.

What is a key benefit of including bamboo in the forest inventory?

A Increased deforestation rates

B Better policy formulation for bamboo cultivation and utilization

C Reduced biodiversity

D Decreased economic opportunities

4.

Which organization recommended the inclusion of bamboo in the forest inventory?

A Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

C Forest Survey of India (FSI)

D National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

5.

For the first time, which type of forest has been included in India's national forest inventory?

A Mangrove forests

B Tropical rainforests

C Bamboo forests

D Coniferous forests

6.

What is a key role of increased forest cover in relation to climate change?

A Increasing greenhouse gas emissions

B Reducing the effectiveness of renewable energy

C Contributing to carbon sequestration

D Accelerating deforestation

7.

The increase in forest cover is primarily attributed to:

A Industrial expansion

B Urbanization

C Afforestation programs and conservation efforts

D Natural forest regeneration only

8.

Which of the following is a major impact of increased forest cover?

A Increased air pollution

B Reduced rainfall

C Enhanced biodiversity and carbon sequestration

D Decreased groundwater recharge

9.

Which organization is responsible for assessing forest cover in India?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Forest Survey of India (FSI)

C National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

D Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

10.

What is the approximate increase in India's forest cover as per the latest assessment?

A 500 square kilometers

B 1,000 square kilometers

C 1,540 square kilometers

D 2,000 square kilometers

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-04-14