Jharkhand GK MCQ Question and Answer

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Consider the following statements.
1. As per legal classification there are three types of forests in Jharkhand state i.e. Reserved, Protected and Unclassified forests.
2. Among these three classifications the percentage share of unclassified forest is the largest in Jharkhand.
Which of the statements(s) given above is/are not correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

As per legal classification there are three types of forests in Jharkhand state i.e. Reserved, Protected and Unclassified forests.

22

CAMPA means what?

A) Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority B) Compulsory Afforestation Managing Public Authority C) Convinient Afforestation Managing Private Agency D) Company of Afforestation for Managing of Public Autocracy

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) are meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities as a way of compensating for forest land diverted to non-forest uses.

23

According to India State of Forest Report, 2017, how much area of Jharkhand is under forest cover?

A) 23,553 sq km B) 23,605 sq km C) 19,185 sq km D) 24,036 sq km

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Forest Cover in the State has increased by 58.41 sq km as compared to the previous assessment reported in ISFR 2017. The State has reported extent of recorded forest area (RFA) 23,605 sq km which is 29.61% of its geographical area. Forest cover was 23,553 sq km in 2017.

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According to India State of Forest Report 2017, which district of Jharkhand has highest forest cover area?

A) West Singhbhum B) Chatra C) Hazaribagh D) Ranchi

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

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According to India State of Forest Report 2017, Jharkhand has the ................ % of Reserved Forest area.

A) 3.05% B) 15.5% C) 9.05% D) 18.58%

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

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Which wildlife sanctuary has got special significance due to its North-Eastern most boundary?

A) Dalma B) Mahuadanr C) Topchanchi D) Palamu

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

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Which tiger reserve is situated in Jharkhand?

A) Sunbera B) Guru Ghasidas C) Ratapani D) Palamau

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The Palamau Tiger Reserve is one of the nine original tiger reserves in Jharkhand, India and the only one in this state. It forms part of Betla National Park and Palamau Wildlife Sanctuary. As of 2022, the reserve is reported to be largely under Naxal control.

28

Which sanctuary is prominent for its many wolf species?

A) Mahuadanr B) Topchanchi C) Lawalong D) Parasnath

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

In India, there are almost 11 sanctuaries where you can spot a wild Indian wolf but Mahudanr Wolf Sanctuary in the Indian state of Jharkhand is the lone sanctuary in the country that is specially dedicated to Indian wolves.

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Which one of the following sanctuaries is located in Jharkhand?

A) Hazaribagh B) Koleru C) Kamlong D) Sonai Rupai

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary (earlier called Hazaribagh National Park) is a wildlife sanctuary in Jharkhand, India, about 55 miles (89 km) north of Ranchi.

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Which one of the following sanctuaries covers lowest geographical forest area?

A) Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary B) Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary C) Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary D) Rajmahal wildlife Sanctuary

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Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

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