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  1. Following are the aims of REDD+, the forest-based climate mitigation approach of the United Nations : (i) Incentivizes a break from historic trends of increasing greenhouse gases emissions (ii) Creating a financial value for carbon capture and storage (iii) Benefitting the food security (iv) Promoting ecosystem services and reduction in deforestation Select the correct answer using the codes given below :Asked in APPSCCE 2020 Prelims 2020
  2. Which of the following is a traditional method of conservation of tree cover across communities in India ?Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2016
  3. The Chipko Movement was initiated under the leadership of Sunderlal Bahuguna around the year :Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024
  4. "Appiko Movement" was lead by :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2017
  5. The Social Forestry programme was introduced in India based on the recommendation ofAsked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014
  6. Of the following who is not related to "Chipko Movement"?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2014
  7. Which of the following statements regarding Chipko Movement is/are correct ? 1. Chipko Movement took place in the early 1970s against the introduction of commercial forestry. 2. Chipko refers to a single movement and not a collective of several movements. 3. Chipko did not begin as a movement for conservation but primarily as an economic struggle, the root of which lay in rural and peasant protests. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011
  8. The Chipko Movement 1. was an environmental movement to prevent cutting down of trees 2. raised the question of ecological and economic exploitation 3. is a movement against alcoholism as its broadened agenda 4. demanded that local communities should have control over their natural resources Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CAPF 2013
  9. Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?Asked in UPSC IAS 2014
  10. Which of the following statements about the Chipko Movement is/are correct? 1. It was opposed to the commercial felling of trees in hill areas. 2. It was a non-violent movement. 3. It supported construction of dams in hilly regions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023
  11. The Chipko Movement is related to which one of the following issues ?Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2022
  12. Social Forestry scheme promotesAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2015
  13. Introduction of Joint Forest Management was an important objective ofAsked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2021 · WBCS Main Paper 3 2019
  14. The Appiko Movement is a movement which of the following Indian States? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Kerala 4. Karnataka Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code : (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 4 (c) Only 4 (d) Only 1Asked in uppsc 2025 2025
  15. Q120: Plantation of fast growing, multipurpose use plants on common village land for the use and fodder is called -Asked in Asstt. Jailor 2013
  16. In which one of the following areas the Chipko movement in India was started A) Garhwal area B) Narmada valley C) Himachal region D) Jammu & KashmirAsked in ASSISTANT AUDIT OFFICER 2017 18 2017
  17. In which one of the following areas in Chipko Movement in India was started first of all?Asked in Assistant Engineer (Civil) 2018 19 2018
  18. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Project Tiger was launched in 1973. 2. The theme for National Biodiversity in 2022 is 'Building a shared future for all life'. 3. The Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 67th Re Exam
  19. Which one of the following is the well-publicised wildlife campaign in the world launched in 1973?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 68th
  20. With regard to ‘Project Tiger’, which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) It was launched in India in the year 1973. (b) The objective of the Project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage. (c) The Project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India. (d) There are no Tiger Reserves in north- eastern part of India.Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2017
  21. Consider the following statements about National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) of India for 2017-2031 : 1. This is the Third National Wildlife Action Plan. 2. The NWAP is unique as this is the first time India has recognized the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife. 3. The NWAP has ten components. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2018
  22. Who does tiger census in India?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
  23. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Wild Elephant Population Census in India in 2017? 1. Approximately 30,000 elephants are there in India 2. Southern part of the country accounts for more than North East. 3. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of elephantsAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
  24. Arrange the below given states in descending order according to Tiger population as per latest census.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
  25. Which of the following Indian cricketers has started campaign for conservation of Rhinos in India?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019