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1171.
Bamboo is recognized as a vital component of forest ecosystems for:
A Increasing soil salinity
B Promoting biodiversity and providing livelihood opportunities
C Reducing water availability
D Causing soil erosion
1172.
What is a key benefit of including bamboo in the forest inventory?
A Increased deforestation rates
B Better policy formulation for bamboo cultivation and utilization
C Reduced biodiversity
D Decreased economic opportunities
1173.
Which organization recommended the inclusion of bamboo in the forest inventory?
A Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
C Forest Survey of India (FSI)
D National Bamboo Mission (NBM)
1174.
For the first time, which type of forest has been included in India's national forest inventory?
A Mangrove forests
B Tropical rainforests
C Bamboo forests
D Coniferous forests
1175.
What is a key role of increased forest cover in relation to climate change?
A Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
B Reducing the effectiveness of renewable energy
C Contributing to carbon sequestration
D Accelerating deforestation
1176.
The increase in forest cover is primarily attributed to:
A Industrial expansion
B Urbanization
C Afforestation programs and conservation efforts
D Natural forest regeneration only
1177.
Which of the following is a major impact of increased forest cover?
A Increased air pollution
B Reduced rainfall
C Enhanced biodiversity and carbon sequestration
D Decreased groundwater recharge
1178.
Which organization is responsible for assessing forest cover in India?
A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B Forest Survey of India (FSI)
C National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
D Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
1179.
What is the approximate increase in India's forest cover as per the latest assessment?
A 500 square kilometers
B 1,000 square kilometers
C 1,540 square kilometers
D 2,000 square kilometers
1180.
The induction of INS Vindhyagiri primarily boosts which aspect of the Indian Navy?
A Its air force integration capabilities.
B Its land-based logistical support.
C Its operational readiness and maritime security capabilities.
D Its deep-sea mining exploration efforts.