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Which category represents the majority of total forest land in India?
Which category represents the majority of total forest land in India?
- Reserved Forests (correct)
- Private Forests
- Unclassed Forests
- Protected Forests
What was a significant addition to conservation in 1986?
What was a significant addition to conservation in 1986?
- Insect species (correct)
- Fungi
- Mammals
- Bird species
What do protected forests primarily focus on?
What do protected forests primarily focus on?
- Maximizing timber production
- Preventing further depletion (correct)
- Enhancing biodiversity for recreational use
- Utilizing land for agriculture
Which statement is true regarding the classification of forests in India?
Which statement is true regarding the classification of forests in India?
What is an example of a tiger reserve mentioned in the content?
What is an example of a tiger reserve mentioned in the content?
What does the Wildlife Act of 1980 primarily address?
What does the Wildlife Act of 1980 primarily address?
What is the main goal of conservation projects mentioned in the content?
What is the main goal of conservation projects mentioned in the content?
What do reserved and protected forests have in common?
What do reserved and protected forests have in common?
Which movement is primarily associated with the conservation of forests through community action?
Which movement is primarily associated with the conservation of forests through community action?
What type of forests are considered most valuable for conservation according to the classifications?
What type of forests are considered most valuable for conservation according to the classifications?
What is a principal consequence of human activities concerning flora and fauna?
What is a principal consequence of human activities concerning flora and fauna?
Which type of forests primarily includes lands owned by both the government and private individuals?
Which type of forests primarily includes lands owned by both the government and private individuals?
What can be a good practice towards the conservation of forest and wildlife?
What can be a good practice towards the conservation of forest and wildlife?
What was identified as a critical threat to the tiger population?
What was identified as a critical threat to the tiger population?
What significant action was taken by the central government in relation to endangered species?
What significant action was taken by the central government in relation to endangered species?
Which of the following species is NOT mentioned as being part of the legal protection efforts?
Which of the following species is NOT mentioned as being part of the legal protection efforts?
Based on the statistics provided, what was the tiger population reduction from the turn of the century to the current estimate?
Based on the statistics provided, what was the tiger population reduction from the turn of the century to the current estimate?
Which countries are noted as having significant tiger habitats?
Which countries are noted as having significant tiger habitats?
What is considered a parallel benefit of tiger conservation efforts?
What is considered a parallel benefit of tiger conservation efforts?
What has recently been included as part of full or partial legal protection in India?
What has recently been included as part of full or partial legal protection in India?
What was one of the primary goals of implementing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?
What was one of the primary goals of implementing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?
Which state in India is noted for having the largest area under permanent forests?
Which state in India is noted for having the largest area under permanent forests?
What type of forests do most northeastern states and parts of Gujarat have?
What type of forests do most northeastern states and parts of Gujarat have?
Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having a bulk of its forests under protected status?
Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as having a bulk of its forests under protected status?
What is a significant outcome of the Chipko movement in India?
What is a significant outcome of the Chipko movement in India?
How do unclassed forests primarily differ from other forest types mentioned?
How do unclassed forests primarily differ from other forest types mentioned?
Which of the following states is highlighted for having large percentages of reserved forests?
Which of the following states is highlighted for having large percentages of reserved forests?
What challenges are mentioned regarding the conservation of India's forest and wildlife resources?
What challenges are mentioned regarding the conservation of India's forest and wildlife resources?
What modern strategies are being recognized for securing long-term livelihoods while conserving habitats?
What modern strategies are being recognized for securing long-term livelihoods while conserving habitats?
Which tree is worshipped during weddings in the regions of Odisha and Bihar?
Which tree is worshipped during weddings in the regions of Odisha and Bihar?
What sacred quality is often ascribed to natural features in Indian culture?
What sacred quality is often ascribed to natural features in Indian culture?
In what region do the Bishnoi villages, which protect wildlife, exist?
In what region do the Bishnoi villages, which protect wildlife, exist?
According to the content, which statement best reflects the attitude towards trees?
According to the content, which statement best reflects the attitude towards trees?
What is the key factor in the development of local communities mentioned in the content?
What is the key factor in the development of local communities mentioned in the content?
Which of the following activities is suggested as acceptable for community development?
Which of the following activities is suggested as acceptable for community development?
What is a common conservation practice among Indian tribes mentioned in the content?
What is a common conservation practice among Indian tribes mentioned in the content?
Which phrase best summarizes the connection between community and environment depicted in the content?
Which phrase best summarizes the connection between community and environment depicted in the content?
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Study Notes
Project Tiger
- In 1973, "Project Tiger" was launched, a significant effort to conserve tigers.
- It sought to protect the species and preserve the immense biodiversity within the tiger's habitat.
Tiger Conservation
- Global tiger population dwindled from an estimated 55,000 to 1,827 at the start of the century.
- India and Nepal house approximately two-thirds of the surviving tiger population worldwide.
- Tiger populations face threats such as poaching for trade, habitat loss, prey depletion, and increasing human populations.
- The demand for tiger skins and bones in traditional Asian medicines significantly endangers tiger populations.
Forest and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
- India has established national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to protect endangered species.
- The Central Government introduced programs to protect the tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, Kashmir stag (hangul), and various crocodile species.
- Several animals, including the Indian elephant, black buck (chinkara), great Indian bustard (godawan), and the snow leopard have received legal protection.
Forest Classification in India
- Reserved forests dominate India's forest land, covering more than half the total area.
- These forests are considered the most valuable for conserving forest and wildlife resources.
- Protected forests encompass nearly a third of the total forest area. These forests are safeguarded from further depletion.
- Unclassed forests include government and private land, along with wastelands.
- Permanent forest estates encompass reserved and protected forests, used for timber, other forest products, and protection.
Community Involvement in Conservation
- Traditional communities play a crucial role in conserving forests and wildlife in India.
- Several communities worship trees and wildlife as sacred.
- The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan protects blackbuck, chinkara, nilgai, and peacocks as part of their culture.
- The Chipko Movement in the Himalayas successfully resisted deforestation and highlighted the effectiveness of community afforestation with indigenous species.
Conservation Strategies
- Joint Forest Management and the Beej Bachao Andolan (Save the Seeds Movement) exemplify methods involving community participation.
- These methods promote sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.
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