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Teaching and Research Aptitude

Question 1Single Answer

Which of the following statements is true?

A
Computer aided education can replace a teacher
B
Computer aided education can assist a teacher
C
On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
D
Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching

Question 2Single Answer

In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -

A
democratic citizenship
B
centralized education
C
education
D
reform the administrative set-up

Question 3Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subject)
Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates

	Subjects (maximum marks)
Students	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Geography	History	Computer Science
Students	(150)	(130)	(120)	(100)	(100)	(100)
Ayush	90	50	90	60	70	80
Aman	100	80	80	40	80	70
Sajal	90	60	70	70	90	70
Rohit	80	65	80	80	60	60
Muskan	80	65	85	95	50	90
Tanvi	70	75	65	85	40	60
Tarun	65	35	50	77	80	80

What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?

A
72
B
75
C
80
D
85

Question 4Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subjects)
Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates

	Subjects (maximum marks)
Students	Maths	Chemistry	Physics	Geography	History	Computer Science
Students	(150)	(130)	(120)	(100)	(100)	(100)
Ayush	90	50	90	60	70	80
Aman	100	80	80	40	80	70
Sajal	90	60	70	70	90	70
Rohit	80	65	80	80	60	60
Muskan	80	65	85	95	50	90
Tanvi	70	75	65	85	40	60
Tarun	65	35	50	77	80	80

What is the approximate percentage of marks obtained by Ayush?

A
62.8
B
72.5
C
75
D
74

Question 5Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The question below, two statements are followed by two conclusion I and II. Assuming that the given statements are true even if they are at variance with the commonly known facts, pick up one of the following answer choice which you think is correct.

Statements
Some tables are golden.
All teaks are tables.
Conclusions
I. Some teaks are golden.
II. Some golden are teak.

A
If only conclusion I follows
B
If only conclusion II follows
C
If both I and II follow
D
If neither I nor II follows

Question 6Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The question below, two statements are followed by two conclusion I and II. Assuming that the given statements are true even if they are at variance with the commonly known facts, pick up one of the following answer choice which you think is correct.

Statements
No man is a tiger.
Karan is a man.
Conclusions
I. Karan is not a tiger.
II. All men are not Karan.

A
If only conclusion I follows
B
If only conclusion II follows
C
If both I and II follow
D
If neither I nor II follows

Question 7Single Answer

ICT stands for -

A
Information and communication technology
B
Information controlled technology
C
Information capable technology
D
None of the above

Question 8Single Answer

Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?

A
ICT supported education
B
ICT enabled education
C
ICT education
D
None of the above

Question 9Single Answer

Information and communication technology includes

A
Online learning
B
Learning through the use of EDUSAT
C
Web-based learning
D
All of the above

Question 10Single Answer

The term ecosystem was coined by -

A
Arthur Tansley
B
Al Gore
C
Mobius
D
Mobius

Question 11Single Answer

Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?

A
H. Reiter
B
Haeckel
C
Charles Elton
D
Odum

Question 12Single Answer

In the study of man-environment interaction, the statement of Miss Sample that 'the humans are slowly the product of their environment' is

A
An opinion
B
A prejudice
C
A fact
D
A widely accepted phenomenon

Question 13Single Answer

The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -

A
NCERT
B
CBSE
C
AICTE
D
UGC

Question 14Single Answer

Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year

A
1980
B
1948
C
1950
D
1956

Question 15Single Answer

The tertiary education includes

A
Primary and secondary education
B
Higher education
C
Vocational education and training
D
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question 16Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54

A
26
B
24
C
36
D
32

Question 17Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39

A
30
B
32
C
33
D
34

Question 18Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ?

A
45
B
50
C
55
D
60

Question 19Single Answer

When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -

A
Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
B
Effective communication is a process of acting on information
C
Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
D
None of the above

Question 20Single Answer

Communication is the transfer and understanding of

A
Ideas
B
Concepts
C
Meaning
D
Words

Question 21Single Answer

Which of the following can be termed as the 'context' of communication?

A
An interference with message reception
B
Effective communication
C
Verbal and non-verbal responses to messages
D
A physical and psychological environment for conversation

Question 22Single Answer

Passage :

Read the following passage and answer the question :

The Great Acharyas have said that everything discovered has a great goal; surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it by drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy. Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memory of past regrets or failures, or excitement of the present, and bring that is, the highest creative action in the world considered the most inefficient finds his way to the highest achievement and success.

This can be said very easily in a second. In order to train our mind to this attitude, considerable training is needed because we have already trained our mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections. Nor knowing the art of action, we have mastered artists in doing wrong things; the totality of activity will be the country to a wrong end indeed.
If each one is given a car to achieve an ideal socialistic pattern and nobody knows driving, but starts driving, what would be the condition on road? Everybody has equal rights on the public road. Then, each car will necessarily dash against the other and there is bound to be a jumble.
There seems to be a very apt pattern of life that we are heading to. Every one of us is a vehicle. We know how to go forward. The point intellect is very powerful and everybody is driving but and direct it properly or guide it to the proper destination.

What is the effect of wrong training of our mind?

A
Becoming perfect in all aspects of life
B
Becoming master artists
C
Taking the country to wrong destination
D
Carrying on activities without knowing how to control mental energies

Question 23Single Answer

Passage :

Read the following passage and answer the question
The Great Acharyas have said that everything discovered has a great goal; surrender yourself to that goal and act towards it by drawing your inspiration from that goal whereby you will get a new column of energy. Do not allow this energy to be dissipated in the futile memory of past regrets or failures, or excitement of the present, and bring that is, the highest creative action in the world considered the most inefficient finds his way to the highest achievement and success.
This can be said very easily in a second. In order to train our mind to this attitude, considerable training is needed because we have already trained our mind wrongly to such an extent that we have become perfect in imperfections. Nor knowing the art of action, we have mastered artists in doing wrong things; the totality of activity will be the country to a wrong end indeed.
If each one is given a car to achieve an ideal socialistic pattern and nobody knows driving, but starts driving, what would be the condition on road? Everybody has equal rights on the public road. Then, each car will necessarily dash against the other and there is bound to be a jumble.
There seems to be a very apt pattern of life that we are heading to. Every one of us is a vehicle. We know how to go forward. The point intellect is very powerful and everybody is driving but and direct it properly or guide it to the proper destination.

The source of energy according to the author is

A
Highest creative action
B
Proper training of mind
C
Inspiration from past events
D
Stimulation obtained from a set goal

Question 24Single Answer

Research is -

A
A purposeful, systematic activity
B
Conducted for purely academic purposes.
C
Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
D
A random, unplanned process of discovery

Question 25Single Answer

The research is always

A
Verifying the old knowledge
B
Exploring new knowledge
C
Filling the gaps between the knowledge
D
All of the above

Question 26Single Answer

Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?

A
Learning paradigm
B
Instructional paradigm
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above

Question 27Single Answer

The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have

A
Genuine interest in teaching
B
Knowledge about controlling students
C
Subject knowledge
D
Good expression

Question 28Single Answer

Which is the main objective of research?

A
To review the literature
B
To summarize what is already known
C
To get an academic degree
D
To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts

Question 29Single Answer

Sampling error decreases with the

A
decrease in sample size
B
increase in sample size
C
process of randomization
D
process of analysis

Question 30Single Answer

Passage :

The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.

What is the main idea of this passage?

A
The benefits of social media for global communication
B
The challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology on communication
C
The importance of social media platforms in connecting people
D
The necessity of critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age

Question 31Single Answer

Passage :

According to the passage, what is a challenge of increased technological interconnectedness?

A
Slower rates of communication
B
Difficulty in sharing information
C
The rapid spread of misinformation
D
A decrease in global interaction

Question 32Single Answer

Passage :

The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:

A
Ignore
B
Understand
C
Distribute
D
Create

Question 33Single Answer

Passage :

What can be inferred about the impact of misinformation?

A
It has no effect on public opinion
B
Its impact is limited to online discussions
C
It can influence public opinion and real-world events
D
It is easily controlled by social media platforms

Question 34Single Answer

Passage :

The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:

A
Optimistic
B
Neutral and informative
C
Highly critical
D
Humorous

Question 35Single Answer

Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".

A
Inconsistency
B
Weak analogy
C
Slippery slope
D
Hasty generalisation

Question 36Single Answer

According to Jaina philosophy, which among the following is not a form of indirect knowledge.

A
Smrti
B
Pratyabhijna
C
Tarka
D
Naya

Question 37Single Answer

Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
A, C and D only
D
A, B and D only

Question 38Single Answer

Arrange the following gases in the ascending order of their global warning potential (GWD):
(A) CO₂
(B) CH
(C) SF
(D) CFC-11
(E) N₂O
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
(A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
B
(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
C
(B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
D
(A), (E), (B), (D), (C)

Question 39Single Answer

Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and D only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C, D and E only
D
B, D and E only

Question 40Single Answer

Which fallacy is committed in the following statement?
"People with cases of flu should be kept in quarantine, because it has never been disproven as the best means of keeping the disease from spreading."

A
Appeal to ignorance
B
Hasty generalisation
C
Slippery slope
D
False cause

Question 41Single Answer

Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & D only

Question 42Single Answer

Identify the correct order of the term A-E to complete the following paragraph about computer devices and technology. An ________ allows a user to write on a surface using a pen, and the text and drawings can then be captured and stored for later use. An ________ printer produces a hard copy of a document using and piezoelectric technology. A printer uses a drum, and positive and negative charges, to produce a _____ hard copy of a document.
(A) inkjet
(B) interactive whiteboard
(C) laser
(D) rotating
(E) thermal bubble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
B, E, A, D, C
B
B, A, E, C, D
C
A, B, E, C, D
D
E, D, C, B, A

Question 43Single Answer

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Question 44Single Answer

Negative communicators usually express
(A) Verbal softness
(B) Optimism
(C) Pessimism
(D) Resentment
(E) Distrust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & E only

Question 45Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Question 46Single Answer

The advantages of research based on field experiments are:
A. A strong external validity
B. Subjects behave normally and naturally
C. The experiment takes place in a natural setting
D. Generation of primary data
E. Non-requirement of elaborate logistics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
C, D and E only
D
A, C and E only

Question 47Single Answer

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Question 48Single Answer

In order to transform the regulatory system of Higher Education, the NEP proposes to set up HECI (Higher Education Commission of India). Which of the following are verticals of HECI?
A. NHERC
B. NAS
C. HEGC
D. NCIVE
E. NAC
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C and E only
D
C, D and E only

Question 49Single Answer

Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(ii), (v) and (vi)
D
(iv), (v) and (vi)

Question 50Single Answer

Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?
(i) Praise and encouragement by teachers
(ii) Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
(iii) Proactive moves in the interactive processes
(iv) Shortage of highly qualified teachers
(v) Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(i), (iv) and (v)
D
(iii), (iv) and (v)

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Domain knowledge (Forestry)

Question 51Single Answer

Forestry is best defined as?

A
Study of wildlife only
B
Study of soil only
C
Study of agriculture crops
D
Science and art of managing forests

Question 52Single Answer

The main objective of forestry is?

A
Industrial development only
B
Timber extraction only
C
Urban expansion
D
Sustainable management of forest resources

Question 53Single Answer

Which is NOT a type of forestry?

A
Social forestry
B
Marine forestry
C
Agroforestry
D
Urban forestry

Question 54Single Answer

Social forestry primarily focuses on?

A
Industrial wood production
B
Wildlife tourism
C
Rural and community needs
D
Mining areas

Question 55Single Answer

Agroforestry means?

A
Integration of crops and trees
B
Forest without animals
C
Only plantation forestry
D
Urban tree plantation

Question 56Single Answer

Forest ecosystem is characterized by?

A
Only plants
B
Only animals
C
Plants and animals interacting with environment
D
Only soil

Question 57Single Answer

World forest cover is highest in?

A
Europe
B
Asia
C
South America
D
Africa

Question 58Single Answer

Major forest type in Amazon basin is?

A
Temperate forest
B
Boreal forest
C
Mangrove forest
D
Tropical rainforest

Question 59Single Answer

Taiga forests are found in?

A
Cold northern hemisphere
B
Polar region
C
Equatorial region
D
Desert region

Question 60Single Answer

Tropical deciduous forests are also called?

A
Rain forests
B
Monsoon forests
C
Coniferous forests
D
Alpine forests

Question 61Single Answer

Indian forest cover is highest in which state?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Punjab
D
Haryana

Question 62Single Answer

Mangrove forests in India are mainly found in?

A
Western Ghats
B
Sundarbans
C
Himalayas
D
Thar Desert

Question 63Single Answer

According to FSI reports, forest cover means?

A
Area with tree canopy >10%
B
Only natural forests
C
Only plantations
D
Grasslands

Question 64Single Answer

Ecosystem is a?

A
Interaction between biotic and abiotic components
B
Human-made system only
C
Soil system
D
Climate system only

Question 65Single Answer

Forest ecosystem service includes?

A
Only timber production
B
Carbon sequestration
C
Only tourism
D
Mining

Question 66Single Answer

Provisioning service of forest includes?

A
Timber and fuelwood
B
Oxygen regulation
C
Climate control
D
Soil formation

Question 67Single Answer

Regulating service of forest is?

A
Food production
B
Hunting
C
Climate regulation
D
Logging

Question 68Single Answer

Cultural service of forest includes?

A
Tourism and recreation
B
Medicinal plants
C
Timber supply
D
Fuelwood

Question 69Single Answer

Major cause of deforestation is?

A
Afforestation
B
Urbanization and agriculture expansion
C
Rainfall increase
D
Soil fertility

Question 70Single Answer

Biological invasion refers to?

A
Native species growth
B
Introduction of non-native species
C
Forest fire
D
Soil erosion

Question 71Single Answer

Example of invasive species in India is?

A
Sal
B
Teak
C
Bamboo
D
Lantana camara

Question 72Single Answer

Forests help in controlling?

A
Earthquake
B
Floods
C
Volcano
D
Tsunami

Question 73Single Answer

India’s Forest Policy first introduced in?

A
1988
B
1952
C
1894
D
2000

Question 74Single Answer

National Forest Policy 1988 focuses on?

A
Timber export
B
Environmental stability
C
Industrial logging
D
Mining

Question 75Single Answer

Forest cover in India is monitored by?

A
FSI
B
ISRO only
C
WHO
D
UNEP

Question 76Single Answer

Forest degradation means?

A
Increase in forest density
B
Reduction in forest quality
C
Plantation growth
D
Afforestation

Question 77Single Answer

Afforestation means?

A
Cutting forests
B
Wildlife protection
C
Planting trees on non-forest land
D
Soil erosion

Question 78Single Answer

Reforestation means?

A
Cutting trees
B
Mining forest
C
Desert formation
D
Replanting trees in deforested areas

Question 79Single Answer

Forest industries include?

A
Textile industry
B
Iron industry
C
Paper and pulp industry
D
Cement industry

Question 80Single Answer

Forests contribute to livelihood through?

A
Mining jobs
B
Urban jobs
C
Oil drilling
D
Non-timber forest products

Question 81Single Answer

Example of NTFP is?

A
Rubber
B
Coal
C
Petroleum
D
Iron ore

Question 82Single Answer

Biodiversity is highest in?

A
Desert
B
Tundra
C
Tropical rainforest
D
Polar region

Question 83Single Answer

Forest fire is mainly caused by?

A
Rainfall
B
Human activity and dry climate
C
Snowfall
D
Flood

Question 84Single Answer

Carbon sink refers to?

A
Oceans only
B
Cities
C
Factories
D
Forests absorbing CO₂

Question 85Single Answer

Chipko Movement was related to?

A
Mining
B
Wildlife hunting
C
Forest conservation
D
Urbanization

Question 86Single Answer

Forests help in maintaining?

A
Water cycle
B
Salinity
C
Earth rotation
D
Ocean currents

Question 87Single Answer

Tropical evergreen forests are found in?

A
Rajasthan
B
Punjab
C
Ladakh
D
Western Ghats

Question 88Single Answer

Coniferous forests are dominated by?

A
Broad leaves
B
Needle leaves
C
Grass
D
Shrubs

Question 89Single Answer

Forest fragmentation leads to?

A
Increased biodiversity
B
Rainfall increase
C
Habitat loss
D
Soil formation

Question 90Single Answer

Forest soil is generally?

A
Rich in humus
B
Poor in nutrients
C
Sandy only
D
Saline

Question 91Single Answer

Forest canopy refers to?

A
Soil layer
B
Root zone
C
Grass layer
D
Upper tree layer

Question 92Single Answer

Global forest assessment is done by?

A
WHO
B
IMF
C
UNESCO
D
FAO

Question 93Single Answer

Forest ecosystem stability depends on?

A
Single species
B
Biodiversity
C
Mining
D
Urban growth

Question 94Single Answer

Shifting cultivation is also called?

A
Mixed farming
B
Dry farming
C
Terrace farming
D
Jhum cultivation

Question 95Single Answer

Forest certification ensures?

A
Illegal logging
B
Urban expansion
C
Sustainable forest management
D
Mining

Question 96Single Answer

Red data book lists?

A
Forest maps
B
Endangered species
C
Soil types
D
Rivers

Question 97Single Answer

Forest canopy density >70% is classified as?

A
Open forest
B
Scrub forest
C
Very dense forest
D
Grassland

Question 98Single Answer

Desertification is caused by?

A
Afforestation
B
Soil fertility
C
Rainfall increase
D
Deforestation and overgrazing

Question 99Single Answer

Forests act as climate moderators by?

A
Increasing temperature
B
Increasing salinity
C
Blocking sunlight
D
Reducing temperature variation

Question 100Single Answer

Social forestry was promoted in India in?

A
1970s
B
1950s
C
1990s
D
2000s

Question 101Single Answer

Forest cover in India includes?

A
Tree canopy areas including plantations
B
Only dense forest
C
Only mangroves
D
Only grasslands

Question 102Single Answer

Forest biodiversity hotspot in India is?

A
Thar Desert
B
Indo-Gangetic plains
C
Western Ghats
D
Deccan plateau

Question 103Single Answer

Forests help in soil conservation by?

A
Increasing erosion
B
Drying soil
C
Removing nutrients
D
Binding soil with roots

Question 104Single Answer

Deforestation leads to?

A
Climate stability
B
Soil fertility
C
Increased rainfall
D
Global warming

Question 105Single Answer

Forest fire control method includes?

A
Ignition
B
Flooding forests
C
Cutting trees
D
Fire lines

Question 106Single Answer

Forest resource valuation includes?

A
Only timber value
B
Economic value of all forest goods
C
Only wildlife value
D
Only soil value

Question 107Single Answer

Forests provide oxygen through?

A
Photosynthesis
B
Respiration
C
Combustion
D
Decay

Question 108Single Answer

Temperate forests are found in?

A
Mid-latitudes
B
Equator
C
Desert
D
Polar ice caps

Question 109Single Answer

Forest management involves?

A
Random cutting
B
Mining
C
Planning and sustainable use
D
Urbanization

Question 110Single Answer

Forest policy aims at?

A
Ecological balance
B
Industrial growth only
C
Mining expansion
D
Urban development

Question 111Single Answer

Forest degradation is measured by?

A
Tree height only
B
Soil type
C
Rainfall
D
Canopy density loss

Question 112Single Answer

Forest-based livelihoods depend on?

A
Coal mining
B
NTFPs
C
Oil drilling
D
Urban jobs

Question 113Single Answer

Mangroves grow in?

A
Desert
B
Plains
C
Mountains
D
Coastal saline areas

Question 114Single Answer

Forest carbon storage is important for?

A
Ozone depletion
B
Earthquake control
C
Climate change mitigation
D
Soil salinity

Question 115Single Answer

Forest cover increase is called?

A
Afforestation
B
Deforestation
C
Desertification
D
Erosion

Question 116Single Answer

Forest ecosystem includes?

A
Only trees
B
Only water
C
Only animals
D
Biotic and abiotic components

Question 117Single Answer

India’s total forest policy aims to maintain at least?

A
10% forest cover
B
33% forest cover
C
50% forest cover
D
70% forest cover

Question 118Single Answer

Forests reduce air pollution by?

A
Producing smoke
B
Reducing oxygen
C
Increasing CO₂
D
Filtering pollutants

Question 119Single Answer

Forest fragmentation mainly affects?

A
Soil minerals
B
Ocean currents
C
Connectivity of habitats
D
Rainfall

Question 120Single Answer

Forest conservation includes?

A
Protection and sustainable use
B
Cutting trees
C
Mining forests
D
Urban expansion

Question 121Single Answer

Forest ecosystem services are classified into how many major categories?

Question 122Single Answer

Which of the following is a supporting ecosystem service?

A
Timber production
B
Fuelwood
C
Tourism
D
Nutrient cycling

Question 123Single Answer

Forests play a key role in maintaining?

A
Soil erosion
B
Earth rotation
C
Hydrological cycle
D
Ocean salinity

Question 124Single Answer

The largest forest area in the world is found in?

A
Europe
B
Russia
C
India
D
Australia

Question 125Single Answer

Boreal forests are also known as?

A
Tropical forests
B
Mangrove forests
C
Taiga forests
D
Savanna forests

Question 126Single Answer

Forest cover in India is assessed every?

A
1 year
B
5 years
C
3 years
D
2 years

Question 127Single Answer

The Forest Survey of India (FSI) is headquartered at?

A
Delhi
B
Kolkata
C
Bhopal
D
Dehradun

Question 128Single Answer

Which state has the highest percentage of forest cover in India?

A
Arunachal Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Maharashtra
D
Gujarat

Question 129Single Answer

Tropical moist deciduous forests are characterized by?

A
Evergreen leaves
B
No trees
C
Seasonal leaf shedding
D
Snow cover

Question 130Single Answer

Forests help in controlling climate by regulating?

A
Oxygen only
B
Soil minerals
C
Nitrogen only
D
Carbon dioxide levels

Question 131Single Answer

The term ‘deforestation’ means?

A
Tree planting
B
Wildlife conservation
C
Forest growth
D
Permanent removal of forest cover

Question 132Single Answer

Which gas is most absorbed by forests?

A
Carbon dioxide
B
Oxygen
C
Nitrogen
D
Hydrogen

Question 133Single Answer

Forests are called lungs of the Earth because they?

A
Produce nitrogen
B
Produce water
C
Absorb CO₂ and release oxygen
D
Create soil

Question 134Single Answer

Which forest type is dominant in Himalayas?

A
Tropical rainforest
B
Mangrove forest
C
Alpine and coniferous forest
D
Thorn forest

Question 135Single Answer

The main cause of biodiversity loss in forests is?

A
Afforestation
B
Habitat destruction
C
Rainfall increase
D
Soil formation

Question 136Single Answer

Forest fire prevention includes?

A
Fire lines creation
B
Igniting dry leaves
C
Cutting trees randomly
D
Flooding forests

Question 137Single Answer

The concept of agroforestry improves?

A
Urbanization
B
Desert formation
C
Mining output
D
Land productivity

Question 138Single Answer

Forests contribute to rainfall through?

A
Evaporation only
B
Condensation only
C
Transpiration
D
Soil erosion

Question 139Single Answer

Which of the following is a regulating ecosystem service?

A
Climate regulation
B
Timber supply
C
Food production
D
Fiber production

Question 140Single Answer

Forest degradation is indicated by?

A
Increase in canopy density
B
Reduction in forest quality
C
Increase in biodiversity
D
Increase in rainfall

Question 141Single Answer

Forests are important for livelihoods due to?

A
Oil extraction
B
Non-timber forest products
C
Mining activities
D
Industrial production

Question 142Single Answer

Lantana camara is an example of?

A
Native tree
B
Medicinal plant
C
Invasive species
D
Crop plant

Question 143Single Answer

Chipko movement started in which state?

A
Rajasthan
B
Punjab
C
Uttarakhand
D
Bihar

Question 144Single Answer

Forest fragmentation leads to?

A
Increased connectivity
B
Habitat isolation
C
Increased rainfall
D
Soil fertility

Question 145Single Answer

Mangrove forests are adapted to?

A
Saline water
B
Cold climate
C
Desert conditions
D
Snow regions

Question 146Single Answer

Forest soil is rich in?

A
Sand
B
Clay only
C
Salt
D
Humus

Question 147Single Answer

Forest canopy refers to?

A
Upper layer of trees
B
Root zone
C
Soil surface
D
Grass layer

Question 148Single Answer

FAO stands for?

A
Forest Agricultural Organization
B
Federal Agricultural Office
C
Forest Analysis Office
D
Food and Agriculture Organization

Question 149Single Answer

Forests help in preventing soil erosion by?

A
Increasing wind speed
B
Root binding of soil
C
Removing vegetation
D
Drying soil

Question 150Single Answer

The most diverse forest ecosystem is?

A
Tropical rainforest
B
Desert forest
C
Coniferous forest
D
Tundra forest

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