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When was Dietrich Brandis appointed as Superintendent of Pegu Forest?
When was Dietrich Brandis appointed as Superintendent of Pegu Forest?
What was established in 1866?
What was established in 1866?
Who was appointed as the first Inspector General of Forest of India?
Who was appointed as the first Inspector General of Forest of India?
In which year was the Forest Conservation Act enacted?
In which year was the Forest Conservation Act enacted?
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What was the aim of the National Forest Policy in 1988?
What was the aim of the National Forest Policy in 1988?
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What was started by K.M.Munshi in 1950?
What was started by K.M.Munshi in 1950?
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In which year was the Indian Forest Act revised?
In which year was the Indian Forest Act revised?
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Who was the first inspector general of forest in India?
Who was the first inspector general of forest in India?
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Which state was the first to start Social Forestry Programme outside the conventional forest area?
Which state was the first to start Social Forestry Programme outside the conventional forest area?
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What was the result of the amendment in the Indian Forest Act in 2017?
What was the result of the amendment in the Indian Forest Act in 2017?
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According to technical definition, what is the primary purpose of a forest?
According to technical definition, what is the primary purpose of a forest?
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What was the first biosphere reserve in India?
What was the first biosphere reserve in India?
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What does the Latin word 'foris' mean?
What does the Latin word 'foris' mean?
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In which year was the Forest Rights Act enacted?
In which year was the Forest Rights Act enacted?
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What is the estimated time period when algae first appeared on Earth?
What is the estimated time period when algae first appeared on Earth?
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When did the first known forests on Earth arise?
When did the first known forests on Earth arise?
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When did the first terrestrial plant in India appear?
When did the first terrestrial plant in India appear?
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What happened to the forests in India around 250 million years ago?
What happened to the forests in India around 250 million years ago?
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What was the role of Kupyadhyaksha?
What was the role of Kupyadhyaksha?
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What happened to the forests during the Mughal period?
What happened to the forests during the Mughal period?
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Who introduced Eucalyptus in India?
Who introduced Eucalyptus in India?
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What was Captain Watson appointed as?
What was Captain Watson appointed as?
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What was established by Conolly and Chatha Menon in 1842?
What was established by Conolly and Chatha Menon in 1842?
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Who was appointed as the first Conservator of Forest by the government?
Who was appointed as the first Conservator of Forest by the government?
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Approximately how long ago did humans appear on earth?
Approximately how long ago did humans appear on earth?
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What was the significance of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa excavations?
What was the significance of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa excavations?
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During which period did the rishis identify medicinal and poisonous plants?
During which period did the rishis identify medicinal and poisonous plants?
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What is the term used in the Rig-veda to describe plants that produce drugs for curing ailments?
What is the term used in the Rig-veda to describe plants that produce drugs for curing ailments?
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In which ancient text is there a description of 13 types of forests?
In which ancient text is there a description of 13 types of forests?
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