MCQ op India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023)

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MCQ on India State of Forest Report:



Test your knowledge with these Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the highlights of the India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023). Released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, this report provides detailed insights into India's forest and tree cover, mangrove cover, carbon stock, bamboo resources, and other crucial aspects related to forest conservation. These questions focus on key statistics, state-wise rankings, and notable changes in forest and tree cover, making them an excellent resource for exams, quizzes, or general awareness about India's green resources and environmental progress.

 

About India State of Forest Report 2023

MCQ on ISFR 2023:


1. Who publishes the India State of Forest Report (ISFR)?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
c) Forest Survey of India (FSI)
d) National Biodiversity Authority

Correct Answer: c) Forest Survey of India (FSI)

2. Which method is primarily used by the India State of Forest Report to assess forest and tree resources?
a) Aerial surveys
b) Interpretation of Remote Sensing satellite data and field-based National Forest Inventory (NFI)
c) Ground-level manual surveys
d) Drone-based mapping

Correct Answer: b) Interpretation of Remote Sensing satellite data and field-based National Forest Inventory (NFI)

3. How many editions of the India State of Forest Report have been published as of 2023?
a) 15
b) 16
c) 17
d) 18

Correct Answer: d) 18

4. What type of data does the India State of Forest Report NOT include?
a) Forest cover
b) Mangrove cover
c) Agroforestry data
d) Renewable energy statistics

Correct Answer: d) Renewable energy statistics

5. Which organization is responsible for preparing the India State of Forest Report?
a) Forest Survey of India (FSI)
b) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
c) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
d) National Green Tribunal (NGT)

Correct Answer: a) Forest Survey of India (FSI)

6. What is NOT included in the India State of Forest Report 2023?
a) Forest cover
b) Mangrove cover
c) Carbon stock in forests
d) Wildlife census

Correct Answer: d) Wildlife census

7. How often is the India State of Forest Report published?
a) Annually
b) Biennially
c) Every five years
d) Quarterly

Correct Answer: b) Biennially

8. Since which year has the India State of Forest Report been published on a biennial basis?
a) 1977
b) 1987
c) 1997
d) 2007

Correct Answer: b) 1987

 

MCQ on India State of Forest Report 2023

9. Where was the India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) released?
a) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun
b) Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
c) Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi

Correct Answer: c) Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

10. What is the total forest and tree cover percentage of India's geographical area as per ISFR 2023?
a) 25.17%
b) 21.76%
c) 33.41%
d) 19.25%

Correct Answer: a) 25.17%

11. Which states showed the maximum increase in forest and tree cover according to ISFR 2023?
a) Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan
b) Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha
c) Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra
d) Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Mizoram

Correct Answer: a) Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan

12. Which states showed the maximum increase in forest cover alone?
a) Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha
b) Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Arunachal Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Odisha
d) Lakshadweep, Meghalaya, and Tripura

Correct Answer: a) Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha

13. Which State/UTs has the highest percentage of forest cover with respect to its geographical area?
a) Mizoram
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Lakshadweep
d) Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: c) Lakshadweep

14. How many states/UTs have above 33 percent of their geographical area under forest cover?
a) 15
b) 19
c) 25
d) 21

Correct Answer: b) 19

15. Which states/UTs have forest cover above 75 percent of their geographical area?
a) Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur
b) Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh
c) Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Mizoram
d) Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Rajasthan, and Odisha

Correct Answer: a) Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur

16. What is the total mangrove cover in India as per ISFR 2023?
a) 4,992 sq km
b) 5,433 sq km
c) 3,422 sq km
d) 6,291 sq km

Correct Answer: a) 4,992 sq km

17. Which states have the largest area-wise forest and tree cover?
a) Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra
b) Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha
c) Lakshadweep, Tripura, and Nagaland
d) Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra

18. How much carbon stock has India reached as of ISFR 2023?
a) 20.32 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
b) 30.43 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
c) 25.17 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
d) 29.18 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent

Correct Answer: b) 30.43 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent

19. What is India's target for additional carbon sink by 2030?
a) 2.0 to 2.5 billion tonnes
b) 1.5 to 2.0 billion tonnes
c) 2.5 to 3.0 billion tonnes
d) 3.0 to 3.5 billion tonnes

Correct Answer: c) 2.5 to 3.0 billion tonnes

20. As per ISFR 2023, what is the forest cover percentage of India’s geographical area?
a) 19.25%
b) 21.76%
c) 25.17%
d) 33.33%

Correct Answer: b) 21.76%

21. Which state has the largest forest cover area-wise in India?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh

22. What significant change in bamboo-bearing area was noted in ISFR 2023?
a) It decreased slightly
b) It remained unchanged
c) It increased compared to the 2021 assessment
d) It was excluded from the report

Correct Answer: c) It increased compared to the 2021 assessment

23. Which category of land does Lakshadweep dominate in terms of forest cover?
a) Total mangrove cover
b) Forest cover percentage with respect to geographical area
c) Bamboo-bearing area
d) Largest area-wise forest and tree cover

Correct Answer: b) Forest cover percentage with respect to geographical area

24. Which three states/UTs are area-wise top in having the largest forest cover?
a) Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
b) Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha
c) Lakshadweep, Nagaland, and Tripura
d) Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Odisha

Correct Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh

25. How much additional carbon sink has India achieved compared to the base year 2005, as per ISFR 2023?
a) 1.5 billion tonnes
b) 2.29 billion tonnes
c) 2.5 billion tonnes
d) 3.0 billion tonnes

Correct Answer: b) 2.29 billion tonnes

 26. Which state showed the highest increase in forest and tree cover?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Rajasthan
Correct Answer: c) Chhattisgarh

27. What is the total Forest and Tree cover in India as per the present report?
a) 7,15,343 sq km
b) 8,27,357 sq km
c) 1,12,014 sq km
d) 4,992 sq km
Correct Answer:  b) 8,27,357 sq km

28. What is the total carbon stock in India’s forests as per the present assessment?
a) 7,285.5 million tonnes
b) 81.5 million tonnes
c) 30.43 billion tonnes CO2 equivalent
d) 2.5–3.0 billion tonnes
Correct Answer: a) 7,285.5 million tonnes

29. Which state showed the highest increase in forest and tree cover?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Rajasthan
Correct Answer: c) Chhattisgarh

30. How much has the bamboo-bearing area increased since the 2021 assessment?
a) 1445 sq km
b) 1289 sq km
c) 5,227 sq km
d) 684 sq km
Correct Answer: c) 5,227 sq km

31. How many states/UTs have above 33% of their geographical area under forest cover?
a) 8
b) 19
c) 33
d) 75
Correct Answer: b) 19


Also Read: About ISFR Report 2023

 

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