MCQs on India's Forest Cover and Fire Incidents

1.

What is a significant ecological consequence of the increasing forest fire incidents in India?

A Enhancement of soil fertility and nutrient cycling.

B Promotion of new species growth and biodiversity increase.

C Habitat loss, air pollution, and disruption of ecosystem services.

D Increased water retention capacity of the soil.

2.

Which region in India is particularly vulnerable to frequent and intense forest fires, as often indicated in FSI assessments?

A Coastal plains of Gujarat

B North-Eastern states and parts of Central India

C Thar Desert region

D Indo-Gangetic plains

3.

What is a primary factor contributing to the alarming rise in forest fire incidents across India, as highlighted by FSI reports?

A Increased industrial pollution

B Expansion of protected areas

C Climate change leading to prolonged dry spells and heatwaves

D Decrease in human population in forest fringes

4.

Which of the following states recorded the maximum increase in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021?

A Andhra Pradesh

B Telangana

C Odisha

D Karnataka

5.

According to recent FSI reports, what trend has been observed in India's total forest and tree cover?

A A significant decrease due to deforestation.

B A marginal increase, indicating conservation efforts.

C Stagnation, with no significant change over the years.

D A rapid increase, primarily in dense forest areas.

6.

Which organization is primarily responsible for assessing and reporting India's forest and tree cover, as highlighted in the given topic?

A Forest Survey of India (FSI)

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

C National Green Tribunal (NGT)

D Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-05-14