29 Questions
When was Dietrich Brandis appointed as Superintendent of Pegu Forest?
1856
What was established in 1866?
Changamanga Fuel wood plantation
Who was appointed as the first Inspector General of Forest of India?
Sir Dietrich Brandis
In which year was the Forest Conservation Act enacted?
1980
What was the aim of the National Forest Policy in 1988?
To conserve and preserve forest resources
What was started by K.M.Munshi in 1950?
Vanamahotsava-Tree planting festival
In which year was the Indian Forest Act revised?
1878
Who was the first inspector general of forest in India?
Dietrich Brandis
Which state was the first to start Social Forestry Programme outside the conventional forest area?
Gujarat
What was the result of the amendment in the Indian Forest Act in 2017?
Bamboo was exempted from the trees list
According to technical definition, what is the primary purpose of a forest?
Production of timber and other forest produce
What was the first biosphere reserve in India?
Nilgiri biosphere reserve
What does the Latin word 'foris' mean?
Outside the village boundary
In which year was the Forest Rights Act enacted?
2006
What is the estimated time period when algae first appeared on Earth?
1500 million years ago
When did the first known forests on Earth arise?
380 million years ago
When did the first terrestrial plant in India appear?
450 million years ago
What happened to the forests in India around 250 million years ago?
They became very gigantic
What was the role of Kupyadhyaksha?
Head of the Forest Department
What happened to the forests during the Mughal period?
They were destroyed due to fragmentation and infighting
Who introduced Eucalyptus in India?
Tippu Sultan
What was Captain Watson appointed as?
First Conservator of Forest
What was established by Conolly and Chatha Menon in 1842?
Nilambur Teak Plantation
Who was appointed as the first Conservator of Forest by the government?
Cleghorn
Approximately how long ago did humans appear on earth?
1 million years ago
What was the significance of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa excavations?
Use of burned bricks for construction
During which period did the rishis identify medicinal and poisonous plants?
Vedic period
What is the term used in the Rig-veda to describe plants that produce drugs for curing ailments?
Oshadhi
In which ancient text is there a description of 13 types of forests?
Vishnu Puran
Test your knowledge of Indian forestry history, from the Gupta period to the Mughal era. Learn about the role of Kupyadhyaksha, vanapalas, and the impact of historical events on Indian forests.
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