McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) .
Chapters
| 1. |
What is the most common hazard in forests? |
| A. | Forest fires |
| B. | Deforestation |
| C. | Climate change |
| D. | Pollution |
| Answer» A. Forest fires | |
| 2. |
Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of forest fires? |
| A. | Lightning |
| B. | High atmospheric temperatures |
| C. | Low humidity |
| D. | Discarded cigarette butts |
| Answer» D. Discarded cigarette butts | |
| 3. |
According to the text, what percentage of forest fires in India are man-made? |
| A. | 50% |
| B. | 70% |
| C. | 90% |
| D. | 100% |
| Answer» C. 90% | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is a human-related cause of forest fires? |
| A. | Lightning |
| B. | Grazing |
| C. | High wind velocity |
| D. | Rolling stones |
| Answer» B. Grazing | |
| 5. |
What is the major cause of forest degradation, according to the text? |
| A. | Fires |
| B. | Deforestation |
| C. | Climate change |
| D. | Pollution |
| Answer» A. Fires | |
| 6. |
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of forest fires? |
| A. | Loss of biodiversity |
| B. | Soil erosion |
| C. | Ozone layer depletion |
| D. | Increase in forest cover |
| Answer» D. Increase in forest cover | |
| 7. |
What is the primary source of livelihood for approximately 300 million people living in or near forest areas? |
| A. | Timber harvesting |
| B. | Agriculture |
| C. | Collection of non-timber forest products |
| D. | Mining |
| Answer» C. Collection of non-timber forest products | |
| 8. |
What is the main reason for the failure of forest fire management in India? |
| A. | Piecemeal approach |
| B. | Lack of technology |
| C. | Lack of awareness |
| D. | Climate change |
| Answer» A. Piecemeal approach | |
| 9. |
Which ministry has prepared the National Master Plan for Forest Fire Control in India? |
| A. | Ministry of Agriculture |
| B. | Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| C. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| D. | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Environment and Forests | |
| 10. |
What is the key element emphasized for fire prevention in the National Master Plan for Forest Fire Control? |
| A. | Use of advanced technology |
| B. | Strict law enforcement |
| C. | Increased funding |
| D. | People participation |
| Answer» D. People participation | |
| 11. |
What technology is proposed to be used for the prompt detection of forest fires? |
| A. | Artificial intelligence |
| B. | Drones |
| C. | Remote sensing |
| D. | Geographic information system (GIS) |
| Answer» C. Remote sensing | |
| 12. |
What is the full form of NFDRS? |
| A. | National Fire Danger Rating System |
| B. | National Forest Department Resource System |
| C. | National Fire Detection and Reporting System |
| D. | National Forest Data and Research System |
| Answer» A. National Fire Danger Rating System | |
| 13. |
What type of system is proposed to be developed for successful fire management and administration in India? |
| A. | Fire Suppression System |
| B. | Fire Forecasting System |
| C. | Fire Insurance System |
| D. | Fire Alert System |
| Answer» B. Fire Forecasting System | |
| 14. |
Apart from research and training, what other area is given special emphasis in fire management? |
| A. | Development |
| B. | Funding |
| C. | Legislation |
| D. | International collaboration |
| Answer» A. Development | |
| 15. |
The text mentions that forest fires disturb the 'bio-diversity and the ecology and environment of a region'. Which of the following best explains the meaning of 'biodiversity' in this context? |
| A. | The variety of human cultures in a region. |
| B. | The types of rocks and minerals found in an area. |
| C. | The different weather patterns experienced in a region. |
| D. | The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. |
| Answer» D. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. | |
| 16. |
The text highlights the importance of 'Joint Forest Fire Management' for fire prevention. What does this approach primarily aim to achieve? |
| A. | Using advanced firefighting equipment and technology. |
| B. | Increasing the number of forest guards and officials. |
| C. | Actively involving local communities in fire prevention efforts. |
| D. | Conducting extensive research on fire behavior and control. |
| Answer» C. Actively involving local communities in fire prevention efforts. | |
| 17. |
The text states that 'traditional methods of fire prevention are not proving effective'. What does this imply about these traditional methods? |
| A. | They are no longer used by anyone. |
| B. | They are not sufficient to address the increasing scale of the problem. |
| C. | They were never effective in the past. |
| D. | They are too expensive to implement. |
| Answer» B. They are not sufficient to address the increasing scale of the problem. | |
| 18. |
How does the text suggest that the 'growing human and cattle population' contributes to the increase in forest fires? |
| A. | It leads to more people entering forests for various purposes, increasing the risk of accidental fires. |
| B. | It causes changes in weather patterns, leading to drier conditions and more lightning strikes. |
| C. | It results in the expansion of agricultural land, pushing people to clear forests using fire. |
| D. | It pollutes the air and water, making forests more susceptible to fire. |
| Answer» A. It leads to more people entering forests for various purposes, increasing the risk of accidental fires. | |
| 19. |
The text mentions the need for 'forest fuel modification' as a fire management strategy. What does this strategy involve? |
| A. | Developing fire-resistant tree species through genetic engineering. |
| B. | Storing large quantities of water near forests for firefighting. |
| C. | Creating firebreaks by cutting down all trees in a specific area. |
| D. | Managing the amount of flammable material on the forest floor. |
| Answer» D. Managing the amount of flammable material on the forest floor. | |
| 20. |
The text refers to 'remote sensing technology' as a tool for fire detection. How does remote sensing help in detecting forest fires? |
| A. | By using sensors on the ground to detect changes in temperature and smoke. |
| B. | By analyzing satellite images to identify areas with high levels of human activity. |
| C. | By using satellites or aircraft to detect heat and smoke from fires over large areas. |
| D. | By using computer models to predict the likelihood of fires based on weather conditions. |
| Answer» C. By using satellites or aircraft to detect heat and smoke from fires over large areas. | |
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