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  1. While the exact name might vary slightly, 1906 is the key year for the establishment of the research institute form, derived from the earlier school. This statement is considered correct in essence regarding the origin year of the Institute. - (b) The Imperial Forest Research Institute was established/reorganized in 1906, not reestablished in 1947. It continued its function after India's independence. This statement is incorrect. - (c) The Forest Research Institute is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This is correct. - (d) FRI was declared a deemed university by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1991. This is correct. 201. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding 'Forest-PLUS 2.0 Programme'? (1) This programme is a Five-year partnership between USAID and Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. (2) Forest-PLUS 2.0 Programme denotes 'Forest for Wealth and Health' (3) Tetra Tech is building capacity across landscapes in three States in India (4) The three States which come under this programme are; Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and BiharAsked in OPSC CS Prelims 2022
  2. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Vantara’? 1. It is national initiative for afforestation 2. This initiative was launched by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation 3. It is started in Green Belt of Jamnagar Refinery Complex, Haryana 4. Vantara also aspires to become a leader in wildlife conservationAsked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023
  3. In which year the Forest Research Institute was established in India ?Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021
  4. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2012
  5. Indian Board of Wildlife was established inAsked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2019
  6. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recently imposed a 5-year ban on BBC. NTCA comes under which union ministry?Asked in Agriculture Development Officer(ADO) 2017
  7. Where the Forest Research Institute of India is located?Asked in Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) 2012
  8. Horn bill is a quarterly magazine published by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).Asked in District Statistical Officer Assistant Director 2025
  9. Centre for Social Forestry and Environment is located at :Asked in Government Dairy Supervisor and Sugar Cane
  10. In which of the following cities, "Wildlife Institute of India" is situated ?Asked in PA High Court Mains
  11. Which Indian State has recently radio tagged an Indian Pangolin on the occasion of World Pangolin Day ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2021
  12. Which of the following is true about Indian Vulture ? 1. It is called Gyps Indicus as per binomial nomenclature. 2. The cause of decline in the population of Indian Vultures has been identified as poisoning caused by the veterinary drug Diclofenac. 3. Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre is situated in Jharkhand. 4. Recently, Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme was launched for the conservation of Indian Vulture by the Haryana Government.Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2018
  13. Which one of the following is NOT a major cause of Wildlife Extinction?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2020
  14. TRAFFIC, an organization, established in 1976, works in which field?Asked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021
  15. With reference to the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, consider the following statements:Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2018
  16. The steps adopted in the long term conservation strategy of wild life is/are (i) Hunting should be strictly prohibited in the nation parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves (ii) More national parks and wild life sanctuaries should be established (iii) Captive breeding of wildlife should not be encouragedAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022
  17. Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement and select correct answer from the codes given below: Wild Life (Protection) Act Biological Diversity Act Project Tiger Project Elephant Codes:Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2019
  18. Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement: I. Project Tiger II. Project Elephant III. Wildlife Protect Act IV. Biological Diversity Act Select the correct answer using the codes given belowAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2020
  19. With reference to ‘dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC IAS 2015
  20. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law ? Gharial Indian wild ass Wild buffalo Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC IAS 2017
  21. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2017
  22. If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?Asked in UPSC IAS 2020
  23. With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2022
  24. Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II : The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2024
  25. The Wildlife Protection Act was passed in the yearAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2015