MPPSC Forest 2022 – State Forest Service Mains Exam: Solved Question Paper

150 questions, each with a model answer in Hindi and English.

1. _____ information assurance fundamental tools are used to maintain cyber security.

   A.Authentication

   B.Authorization

   C.Non-repudiation

   D.All of the aboveCorrect

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2. Which protocol enables the establishment of a connection to a remote system in such a way that the local terminal appears to be a terminal at the remote system?

   A.SMTP

   B.FTP

   C.TELNETCorrect

   D.DNS

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3. The Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is a technology that creates and handles documents which are

   A.static

   B.dynamicCorrect

   C.active

   D.original

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4. Which of the following belongs to Porter's value chain model classified support activities in e-commerce?

   A.ProcurementCorrect

   B.Marketing and Sales

   C.Operations

   D.Inbound logistics

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5. What is the peak downlink data rate provided by LTE?

   A.< 50 Mbps

   B.< 100 Mbps

   C.> 1 Gbps

   D.> 100 MbpsCorrect

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6. What is the primary purpose of cache memory in a computer system?

   A.To act as permanent storage for user files

   B.To store frequently accessed data for faster retrievalCorrect

   C.To replace the main memory when it becomes full

   D.To replace the secondary memory when it becomes full

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7. What is the primary focus of LinkedIn?

   A.Personal blogging

   B.YouTube video creating

   C.Online gaming

   D.Career-oriented social networkingCorrect

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8. What is the primary objective of the "E-Daksh" project of Government of Madhya Pradesh?

   A.To provide IT support for government officials

   B.To establish IT infrastructure across all districts of Madhya Pradesh

   C.To sanitize Government Officials in the implementations of e-governance and information technology projects.Correct

   D.To provide internet in Madhya Pradesh

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9. Whose composition was Kumarsambhava?

   A.Haribhadra

   B.Kshemendra

   C.Shudrak

   D.KalidasaCorrect

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10. Who wrote Saraswati Kanthabharan?

    A.King BhojaCorrect

    B.Vishakhadatta

    C.Rajashekhara

    D.Shriharsha

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11. Which of the following Mahadanas was performed by the Rastrakuta king Dantidurga at Ujjain?

    A.HiranyagarbhaCorrect

    B.Tula-purusha

    C.Ratnadhenu

    D.Saptsagar

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12. When did the "Tripuri Congress" Session take place?

    A.1923

    B.1929

    C.1939Correct

    D.1944

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13. Who was the second Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Ravishankar Shukla

    B.B. R. MandloiCorrect

    C.K. N. Katju

    D.D. P. Mishra

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14. Who established the Princely State of Bhopal in 1708 AD?

    A.Begum Hazrat Mahal

    B.Mansoor Ali Khan

    C.Dost Mohammad KhanCorrect

    D.Jahangir Muhammad Khan

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15. Poornachandrodaya was the newspaper in which language?

    A.Hindi

    B.MarathiCorrect

    C.Bengali

    D.Rajasthani

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16. Where is the Mandhata fair organized in Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Rehli

    B.Amarkantak

    C.Chanderi

    D.KhandwaCorrect

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17. Where are the "Bagh Caves" situated?

    A.Shahdol

    B.Dindori

    C.DharCorrect

    D.Hoshangabad

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18. Whose composition was Chandayan?

    A.Mulla DaudCorrect

    B.Al-Hajjaj

    C.Dost Mohammad Khan

    D.Amir Khusro

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19. Madhya Pradesh is the biggest tendu leaves producer in the country. In one standard bag, how many leaves are contained?

    A.25,000

    B.75,000

    C.50,000Correct

    D.10,000

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20. _____ is not a tributary of Son river of Madhya Pradesh.

    A.Kanhar

    B.Johilla

    C.Tipan

    D.Gopad

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21. Where is the headquarters of Narmada Control Authority located?

    A.Jabalpur

    B.Amarkantak

    C.Bhopal

    D.IndoreCorrect

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22. Madhya Pradesh has the remains of Narmada basin's _____ percent share.

    A.88.14Correct

    B.80.24

    C.78.14

    D.82.00

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23. Which of the following climate types of Koppen does not belong to Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Cwg

    B.Aw

    C.BWhwCorrect

    D.None of the above

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24. Which city is not a part of Sohagpur coalfield?

    A.Dhanpuri

    B.ChhindwaraCorrect

    C.Burhar

    D.Kotma

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25. Which of the following statements about the distribution of minerals in Madhya Pradesh is "Most True"?

    A.Most of the minerals are concentrated in western part of the State

    B.Most of the minerals are concentrated in eastern part of the StateCorrect

    C.Most of the minerals are concentrated in northern part of the State

    D.All of the above

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26. In which year did Madhya Pradesh State formulate the Renewable Energy Policy?

    A.2020

    B.2021

    C.2022Correct

    D.2023

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27. The term 'Open Forest' is defined in the India State of Forest Report, 2021 as

    A.forest land cover with tree canopy more than 70%

    B.forest land cover with tree canopy 40% to 70%

    C.forest land cover with tree canopy less than 10%

    D.forest land cover with tree canopy 10% to 40%Correct

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28. Jamgodrani of Dewas district is related to which of the following?

    A.Solar Energy Plant

    B.Waste to Energy Plant

    C.Wind Energy PlantCorrect

    D.Biomass Energy Plant

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29. Under which Article of the Constitution, the Governor gives assent, withholds assent or reserves for consideration the bill passed by the Legislative Assembly?

    A.Article 200Correct

    B.Article 202

    C.Article 205

    D.Article 213

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30. What does the basic objective of the Panchayati Raj System ensure?
    (a) Public participation in development
    (b) Political accountability
    (c) Democratic decentralization
    (d) Financial collection
    Select the correct answer by using the code given below :

    A.(a), (b) and (c) only

    B.(b) and (d) only

    C.(a) and (c) onlyCorrect

    D.(a), (b), (c) and (d)

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31. "Gramin Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana" scheme of Government of Madhya Pradesh is related to which sector?

    A.Food Security

    B.EmploymentCorrect

    C.Education

    D.Health

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32. What is the percentage of urban population in Madhya Pradesh, according to the Census of 2011?

    A.12.7%

    B.23.4%

    C.27.6%Correct

    D.31.2%

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33. What was the effective literacy rate in Madhya Pradesh, according to the Census of 2011?

    A.42.8%

    B.53.7%

    C.69.3%Correct

    D.77.8%

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34. Which industry has the highest contribution in the secondary sector of Madhya Pradesh in the year 2021-22?

    A.Electricity and Gas

    B.ManufacturingCorrect

    C.Construction

    D.Utility Services

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35. Which tax contributes the highest to the own tax revenue of Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Land Revenue

    B.State Excise Duty

    C.State Goods and Service TaxCorrect

    D.Vehicle Tax

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36. How many times was the Government of Madhya Pradesh awarded "Krishi Karman Award" till 2021?

    A.5 times

    B.6 times

    C.7 times

    D.8 timesCorrect

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37. Which of the following crops are the main cereal crops of Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Maize and Jowar

    B.Bajra and Maize

    C.Ragi and Jowar

    D.Wheat and PaddyCorrect

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38. Out of the total workers, what percentage of workers are engaged in agricultural activities in Madhya Pradesh according to the Census of 2011?

    A.42.7%

    B.53.4%

    C.69.8%Correct

    D.None of the above

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39. In the men's singles final of French Open Tennis, 2023, Novak Djokovic defeated which player?

    A.Stefanos Tsitsipas

    B.Casper RuudCorrect

    C.Daniil Medvedev

    D.Carlos Alcaraz

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40. 'Gaon ki Beti' scheme is operated by which department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh?

    A.The School Education Department

    B.The Higher Education DepartmentCorrect

    C.The Panchayat and Rural Development Department

    D.The Women and Child Development Department

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41. Who is the recipient of the prestigious 'Jnanpith Award' for the year 2022?

    A.Amitav Ghosh

    B.Akkitham

    C.Nilmani Phookan

    D.Damodar MauzoCorrect

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42. Who is the recipient of Nobel Prize for Economics for the year 2023?

    A.Anne L'Huillier

    B.Claudia GoldinCorrect

    C.Katalin Kariko

    D.Aleksey Yekimov

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43. Who is the director of the movie "Ek Tha Gaon", which won the best non-feature film award at the 69th National Film Festival of the year 2021?

    A.Ankit Kothari

    B.Pranab Jyoti Deka

    C.Srishti LakheraCorrect

    D.Somnath Mandal

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44. Who is the recipient of the prestigious "Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award" for the year 2022?

    A.Virat Kohli

    B.Neeraj Chopra

    C.Sunil Chhetri

    D.Sharath KamalCorrect

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45. In the Asian Para Games, 2023, India ranked 5th by winning 111 medals in total. What is the correct break-up of India's medals?

    A.28 Gold 32 Silver 51 Bronze

    B.51 Gold 28 Silver 32 Bronze

    C.30 Gold 31 Silver 50 Bronze

    D.29 Gold 31 Silver 51 Bronze

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46. According to 'One District One Product', what is the product of Seoni district?

    A.Turmeric

    B.Custard appleCorrect

    C.Orange

    D.Ginger

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47. "Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Medhavi Vidyarthi Award Scheme" is operated by which department of Government of Madhya Pradesh?

    A.The Scheduled Caste and Tribe Welfare DepartmentCorrect

    B.The Higher Education Department

    C.The School Education Department

    D.The Tribal Affairs Department

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48. The Bronze Medal winner at Asian Games, 2023 from Madhya Pradesh Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar is associated with which sport?

    A.Equestrian

    B.Table tennis

    C.Boxing

    D.ShootingCorrect

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49. How many bits are there in a byte?

    A.4 bits

    B.8 bitsCorrect

    C.16 bits

    D.32 bits

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50. What is the primary function of actuators in robotics?

    A.To sense the information

    B.To provide energy storage

    C.To convert storage energy into movementCorrect

    D.To control communication system

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51. Ozone protects the biosphere from which high energy radiation?

    A.infrared rays

    B.ultraviolet raysCorrect

    C.X-rays

    D.gamma rays

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52. In which country did Minamata disease first occur?

    A.Mexico

    B.Morocco

    C.JapanCorrect

    D.India

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53. Shifting cultivation is which form of forestry?

    A.agroforestryCorrect

    B.social forestry

    C.conservation forestry

    D.industrial forestry

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54. What does SPM stand for?

    A.Suspended Particulate MatterCorrect

    B.Suspended Particle Matter

    C.Sulphur monoxide

    D.None of the above

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55. What is the shape of a cyclone?

    A.cylindrical

    B.circular or ellipticalCorrect

    C.linear

    D.All of the above

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56. The vaccine for Tuberculosis is known as which of the following?

    A.PAS vaccine

    B.OPV vaccine

    C.BCG vaccineCorrect

    D.DPT vaccine

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57. What is the measure of each angle of a rectangle?

    A.obtuse angle

    B.acute angle

    C.right angleCorrect

    D.straight angle

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58. The sides of a triangular plot are in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 and its perimeter is 300 m. The area of the triangular plot will be

    A.1500√3 m²Correct

    B.1300√3 m²

    C.1500√5 m²

    D.1300√5 m²

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59. An object of height 90 cm is moved away from the base of lamp post at a speed of 1.2 m/s. If the lamp is 3.6 m above the ground, then the length of the shadow of object after 4 seconds will be

    A.1.6 mCorrect

    B.4.8 cm

    C.0.9 m

    D.1.2 m

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60. In a right-angled triangle PQR, right angled at Q, if tan P = 1, then the value of 2 sin P cos P is

    A.1/√2

    B.2

    C.√2

    D.1Correct

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61. If x - 1 is a factor of 4x³ + 3x² - 4x + k, then the value of k is

    A.-3Correct

    B.0

    C.-4

    D.-1

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62. The least number, which when divided by 12, 16, 24 and 36 leaves a remainder of 3, is

    A.147Correct

    B.144

    C.141

    D.145

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63. The missing number in the following sequence will be: 2, 9, 28, ....., 126

    A.57

    B.63

    C.53

    D.65Correct

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64. The smallest number, by which 9408 must be multiplied so that the product is a perfect square, will be

    A.9

    B.3Correct

    C.4

    D.2

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65. Rohit bought an old scooter for ₹ 11,500 and spent ₹ 1,000 on its repairing. He sold it for ₹ 15,000. Then

    A.his loss percent is 21%

    B.his gain percent is 20%Correct

    C.his gain percent is 15%

    D.his loss percent is 18%

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66. The rate percent per annum compound interest, where ₹ 5,000 amounts to ₹ 5,832 in two years, will be

    A.5%

    B.7%

    C.10%

    D.8%Correct

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67. Which of the following species is the "State tree of Madhya Pradesh"?

    A.Ficus racemosa

    B.Ficus religiosa

    C.Ficus carica

    D.Ficus benghalensisCorrect

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68. Which of the following is not a Myrobalan species?

    A.Terminalia chebula

    B.Phyllanthus emblica

    C.Phyllanthus niruriCorrect

    D.Terminalia bellirica

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69. According to India's State of Forest Report, 2021, what is the percentage contribution of forest cover in India?

    A.10.66%Correct

    B.11.01%

    C.24.62%

    D.30.72%

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70. As per India's State of Forest Report, 2021, among the following states, which State has registered maximum increase in forest cover from 2019 to 2021?

    A.Andhra PradeshCorrect

    B.Madhya Pradesh

    C.Jharkhand

    D.Arunachal Pradesh

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71. The only natural resin of animal origin is produced by

    A.Phenacoccus solenopsis

    B.Ogyris oroetes

    C.Gynnidomorpha alismana

    D.Kerria laccaCorrect

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72. Among the following, which tree does not play a significant role in fixing nitrogen in the soil?

    A.Pongamia pinnata

    B.Pithecellobium dulce

    C.Dalbergia sissoo

    D.Mangifera indicaCorrect

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73. Match the following species with their families :
    Species Name --- Family
    (a) Madhuca indica --- 1. Fabaceae
    (b) Tectona grandis --- 2. Dipterocarpaceae
    (c) Shorea robusta --- 3. Sapotaceae
    (d) Butea monosperma --- 4. Verbenaceae

    A.(a)-4, (b)-2, (c)-1, (d)-3

    B.(a)-1, (b)-2, (c)-3, (d)-4

    C.(a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-2, (d)-1Correct

    D.(a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-1, (d)-2

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74. Which Forest Act divided forests of India into reserved, protected and village forests?

    A.The Forest Act, 1864

    B.The Forest Act, 1865

    C.The Forest Act, 1866

    D.The Forest Act, 1878Correct

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75. Match the following forest terminologies with their correct definition :
    Terminology --- Definition
    (a) Afforestation --- 1. Replanting of trees in an area where there was once a forest which was destroyed or damaged
    (b) Reforestation --- 2. It refers to the destruction of forests for globalization, industrialization, urbanization or any other purpose
    (c) Forest Regeneration --- 3. Planting or adding of trees in an area where there was never a forest or plantation
    (d) Deforestation --- 4. The act of renewing tree cover by establishing young trees naturally or artificially

    A.(a)-4, (b)-1, (c)-2, (d)-3

    B.(a)-3, (b)-1, (c)-4, (d)-2Correct

    C.(a)-3, (b)-2, (c)-1, (d)-4

    D.(a)-4, (b)-2, (c)-3, (d)-1

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76. How much area is required to plant 1600 trees at a spacing of 2.5 m × 2.5 m?

    A.5.5 acre

    B.2.5 acreCorrect

    C.3.5 acre

    D.4.5 acre

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77. "Gum Karaya", an important commercial gum, is obtained from which tree species?

    A.Sterculia urensCorrect

    B.Acacia nilotica

    C.Pinus kesiya

    D.None of the above

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78. Scientific name of the floss producing tree 'Indian Kapok' is

    A.Bombax ceibaCorrect

    B.Calotropis gigantea

    C.Grewia tiliifolia

    D.None of the above

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79. Under which category does Asafoetida come?

    A.gum

    B.essential oil

    C.turpentine

    D.gum-resinCorrect

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80. The ratio between the mid-diameter and the DBH is called

    A.form height

    B.form factor

    C.form quotientCorrect

    D.form ratio

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81. 'Chilghoza' is obtained from which of the following tree species?

    A.Pinus gerardianaCorrect

    B.Pinus roxburghii

    C.Pinus kesiya

    D.Pinus wallichiana

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82. A well known fiber of commerce, known as 'Kittul' is obtained from

    A.Ficus religiosa

    B.Streblus asper

    C.Caryota urensCorrect

    D.Antiaris toxicaria

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83. Hardiproof and cuprinol are which type of wood preservatives?

    A.Oil type

    B.Organic solvent typeCorrect

    C.Water soluble type

    D.All of the above

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84. 'Staypak' is which form of wood from the following?

    A.Chemically modified wood

    B.Compregnated wood

    C.Heat stabilized wood

    D.Heat stabilized compressed woodCorrect

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85. Which of the following is known as 'Glulam'?

    A.Laminated woodCorrect

    B.Core board

    C.Sandwich board

    D.All of the above

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86. Gaultheria fragrantissima gives which of the following essential oils?

    A.Keora oil

    B.Costus oil

    C.Wintergreen oilCorrect

    D.Khus oil

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87. The head office of National Biodiversity Authority is located at

    A.New Delhi

    B.Bhopal

    C.ChennaiCorrect

    D.Hyderabad

    3 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

88. The Indian Forest Act, 1927 consists of _____ and _____.

    A.6 Chapters, 57 Sections

    B.7 Chapters, 66 Sections

    C.9 Chapters, 68 Sections

    D.13 Chapters, 86 SectionsCorrect

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89. Which is not the major goal of the National Agroforestry Policy, 2014?

    A.Setting up a National Agroforestry Mission

    B.Improving productivity and livelihood opportunity of the small holder farmers through agroforestry

    C.Reduce the area under cultivationCorrect

    D.Meeting the ever increasing demand of timber, food, fodder, fibre and other agroforestry products

    3 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

90. What percent of land area in hills should be under forest, as per the National Forest Policy, 1952?

    A.33%

    B.60%Correct

    C.50%

    D.None of the above

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91. Which Forest Act, gives rights to the Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers to ownership, collect and dispose of minor forest produce?

    A.The Indian Forest Act, 1927

    B.The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

    C.The Forest Rights Act, 2006Correct

    D.The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

    3 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

92. _____ is defined as "land use system by which agricultural crops are grown along with trees and/or animals on the same piece of land management unit".

    A.Social forestry

    B.Urban forestry

    C.AgroforestryCorrect

    D.Forestry

    3 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

93. Which International Conference was the main cause of enactment of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 in India?

    A.The International Conference on Population and Development

    B.The United Nations Conference on the Human EnvironmentCorrect

    C.The United Nations Conference on International Organization

    D.The United Nations Climate Change Conference

    3 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

94. Consider the following statements regarding social forestry and select the correct answer :
    (a) Social forestry helps in fulfilling the social needs of fuel, small timber, fodder etc.
    (b) Social forestry has advantage in providing employment to local people.
    (c) Social forestry increases the aesthetic values of area.
    (d) The word 'social forestry' coined by A. Voelkar in 1968.

    A.(a) and (b) only

    B.(a), (b) and (c) onlyCorrect

    C.(a), (c) and (d) only

    D.(a), (b), (c) and (d)

    3 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →

95. What was the main purpose of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980?

    A.To stop the transfer of any forest land for non-forest purposes without permission of Government of IndiaCorrect

    B.To promote tea, coffee and rubber plantations in forest area

    C.To divert the good and productive agricultural land to forestry

    D.To intensify the afforestation programme in India

    3 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →

96. Who is the Chairman of the National Tiger Conservation Authority?

    A.Forest and Environment MinisterAccepted

    B.Forest, Environment and Climate Change MinisterAccepted

    C.Home Minister

    D.Chief Secretary

    3 Marks · Answer key: (A), (B) · Both accepted by commission · View question →

97. The greatest source of damage and destruction to forest is

    A.adverse climatic condition

    B.animal

    C.pest

    D.manCorrect

    3 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

98. Act of seizing possession of some forest land is known as

    A.enforcement

    B.encroachmentCorrect

    C.purchase

    D.None of the above

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99. A forest fire which burns not merely the ground cover, but also undergrowth is called

    A.crown fire

    B.ground fire

    C.creeping fire

    D.surface fireCorrect

    3 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

100. Which of the following browsing animals is most destructive?

     A.Domestic elephant

     B.GoatCorrect

     C.Camel

     D.Sheep

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101. Which of the following factor/factors is/are accountable for forest injuries?

     A.Weeds

     B.Climbers

     C.Parasites and epiphytes

     D.All of the aboveCorrect

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102. According to Wildlife Institute of India, how many National Parks are there in India?

     A.121

     B.126

     C.106Correct

     D.98

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103. The process of conversion of soil nitrates (NO₃⁻) into gaseous nitrogen or N₂O by bacteria is known as

     A.denitrificationCorrect

     B.ammonification

     C.nitrification

     D.None of the above

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104. In which state is Kaziranga National Park located?

     A.Madhya Pradesh

     B.Gujarat

     C.Uttar Pradesh

     D.AssamCorrect

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105. When was Project Tiger launched?

     A.1st April, 1973Correct

     B.25th March, 2001

     C.25th December, 1968

     D.16th October, 1998

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106. According to the India State of Forest Report, 2021, which of the following countries has the highest population of tigers in the world?

     A.Nepal

     B.Namibia

     C.South Africa

     D.IndiaCorrect

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107. In the options given below, which dance form of Bhil tribal community is performed only by women?

     A.Baraya danceCorrect

     B.Rathya dance

     C.Ghann dance

     D.None of the above

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108. 'Lahari Bai', who was appointed as the brand ambassador of International Millets Year, 2023, belongs to which tribe?

     A.Sahariya

     B.Bhil

     C.Bharia

     D.BaigaCorrect

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109. Which is not the main objective of TRIFED?

     A.Economic development of tribal community

     B.Social development of tribal community

     C.Improvement of agricultural technology

     D.Reducing maternity and child mortalityCorrect

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110. How many Van Dhan Vikas Kendras have been targeted for development under Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojna?

     A.40,000

     B.60,000

     C.50,000Correct

     D.30,000

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111. When was the Forest Rights Act passed?

     A.2008

     B.2006Correct

     C.2005

     D.2007

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112. What is the maximum loan amount provided under Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme?

     A.₹ 5 lakh

     B.₹ 2 lakhCorrect

     C.₹ 1 lakh

     D.₹ 3 lakh

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113. Which of the following tribes belongs to Proto-Australoid group?

     A.BhilCorrect

     B.Lushai

     C.Monpa

     D.Nayak

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114. When was the Tribal Research and Development Institute established in Madhya Pradesh?

     A.1953

     B.1951

     C.1956

     D.1954Correct

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115. Where is the tribal museum of Madhya Pradesh located?

     A.Indore

     B.Ujjain

     C.BhopalCorrect

     D.Jabalpur

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116. When was Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) started?

     A.1997 – 1998Correct

     B.1999 – 2000

     C.1995 – 1996

     D.1993 – 1994

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117. Endothermic reaction is one in which

     A.heat is absorbedCorrect

     B.heat is given out

     C.heat is neither absorbed nor given out

     D.heat is converted into electricity

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118. A process, which proceeds infinitely slowly, is called

     A.irreversible

     B.reversibleCorrect

     C.adiabatic

     D.isothermal

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119. Which of the following is an acid?

     A.Proton donor

     B.Electron pair acceptor

     C.Gives H⁺ ion in aqueous solution

     D.All of the aboveCorrect

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120. What is the chemical formula of bleaching powder?

     A.MgCO₃

     B.BaCO₃

     C.Ca(OCl)₂Correct

     D.CaSO₄

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121. What is the chemical name of limestone?

     A.Sodium nitrate

     B.Sodium sulphate

     C.Calcium carbonateCorrect

     D.Ammonium chloride

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122. Bauxite is the ore of which of the following?

     A.Iron

     B.AluminiumCorrect

     C.Nickel

     D.Magnesium

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123. Bromine belongs to which of the following categories?

     A.non-metalCorrect

     B.metal

     C.solid metal

     D.alloy

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124. Which isotope of hydrogen is radioactive?

     A.Helium

     B.Deuterium

     C.Protium

     D.TritiumCorrect

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125. Which of the following is a synthetic polymer?

     A.Starch

     B.Nylon-6, 6Correct

     C.Protein

     D.Cellulose

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126. In which of the following compounds, -OH functional group is present?

     A.Ethyl alcohol or EthanolCorrect

     B.Acetone

     C.Acetic acid

     D.Formaldehyde

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127. Two deuterons fuse to form a triton and a proton. The energy liberated in this nuclear reaction will be (Take masses of deuteron, triton and proton as 2.014102 u, 3.016049 u and 1.007825 u respectively)

     A.200 Volt

     B.100 MeV

     C.4.03 MeVCorrect

     D.2.15 MeV

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128. The percentage of the incoming radiation from the Sun reflected back to space by the Earth is

     A.10%

     B.20%

     C.30%Correct

     D.40%

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129. The maximum air temperature inside a box type solar cooker is around

     A.140 °C - 160 °CCorrect

     B.50 °C - 100 °C

     C.180 °C - 260 °C

     D.200 °C - 300 °C

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130. Consider the four statements given below related to the images in a converging lens and choose the correct answer depicting the correct statements from the given options :
     (a) When the object is at a distance 2F from the lens, the image is real, inverted and of the same size as that of the object.
     (b) When the object is between 2F and F, the image is real, inverted and bigger than the object.
     (c) When the object is farther than 2F from the lens, the image is real, inverted and smaller than the object.
     (d) When the object is nearer than F, the image is inverted, magnified and virtual.

     A.(a), (b) and (c) onlyCorrect

     B.(a), (b) and (d) only

     C.(b), (c) and (d) only

     D.(a), (c) and (d) only

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131. The near point N of a defective eye is 30 cm from the eye. If the normal near point is 25 cm from the eye, the power of the lens needed to correct this defect will be

     A.0.25 Gauss

     B.0.50 D

     C.0.67 DCorrect

     D.1.0 D

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132. A magnetic field is measured in Tesla (T) as well as in Gauss (G). The relationship between these two units is given by

     A.1 T = 10⁻⁶ G

     B.1 T = 10⁻⁵ G

     C.1 T = 10⁴ GCorrect

     D.1 T = 10⁻³ G

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133. What is the peak value of an alternating current that produces three times the heat per second as a direct current of 2.0 A in a resistance R?

     A.3.46 A

     B.4.9 ACorrect

     C.2.45 A

     D.2.0 A

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134. A battery of e.m.f. 1.5 V has a terminal potential difference of 1.25 V when an external resistance of 25 Ω is connected to it. The internal resistance of the battery will be

     A.25 Ω

     B.15 Ω

     C.5 ΩCorrect

     D.0 Ω

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135. Find the atomic number of the element that has a k_α X-ray line whose wavelength is 0.135 nm. Take Ryberg constant R = 1.097 × 10⁻⁷ m⁻¹.

     A.25

     B.26

     C.28

     D.32Correct

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136. A wire carrying a current of 10 A and 200 cm in length is placed in a magnetic field of flux density 0.5 T. What is the force on the wire if it is placed at 30° angle to the field?

     A.10 N

     B.8.66 N

     C.7.1 N

     D.5 NCorrect

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137. The main steps of nutrition are respectively as follows :

     A.Ingestion – Digestion – Absorption – Assimilation – EgestionCorrect

     B.Ingestion – Absorption – Digestion – Assimilation – Egestion

     C.Ingestion – Assimilation – Absorption – Digestion – Egestion

     D.Ingestion – Digestion – Assimilation – Absorption – Egestion

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138. What type of digestion process occurs in higher animals?

     A.intercellular

     B.extracellularCorrect

     C.intracellular

     D.All of the above

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139. In which type of environment are insectivorous plants found?

     A.in carbon deficient places

     B.in oxygen deficient places

     C.in phosphorus deficient places

     D.in nitrogen deficient placesCorrect

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140. The ultimate electron donor and ultimate electron acceptor of the process of photosynthesis are

     A.H₂O, NADP⁺Correct

     B.H₂O, NAD⁺

     C.CO₂, NADP⁺

     D.CO₂, NAD⁺

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141. What is the normal temperature of blood relative to body temperature?

     A.slightly below the body temperature

     B.equal to the body temperature

     C.slightly higher than the body temperatureCorrect

     D.No relation to the body temperature

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142. Where are Sertoli cells found?

     A.male reproductive organsCorrect

     B.female reproductive organs

     C.both male and female reproductive organs

     D.kidney

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143. What is "Heart murmur" disease?

     A.an abnormal shape of heart

     B.defect in heart valve

     C.an abnormal sound of heartCorrect

     D.a defect in heart wall

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144. "Trench layer" method is used for vegetative propagation of which type of trees?

     A.For flowering trees

     B.For fruit treesCorrect

     C.For decorative trees

     D.All of the above

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145. What is 'Kinetochore' generally called as?

     A.centrosome

     B.chromosome

     C.centromereCorrect

     D.mesosome

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146. A segment of DNA/RNA molecule that contains information of coding for a protein or peptide sequence is known as

     A.intron

     B.codon

     C.muton

     D.exonCorrect

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147. On which date is World Forestry Day celebrated?

     A.21st MarchCorrect

     B.22nd April

     C.5th June

     D.11th July

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148. On the basis of natural vegetation and wildlife, India is divided into how many biogeographic regions?

     A.6

     B.7

     C.8

     D.10Correct

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149. Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?

     A.aerosol

     B.carbon dioxide

     C.PANCorrect

     D.carbon monoxide

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150. World Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002 was held in

     A.South AfricaCorrect

     B.Sweden

     C.Argentina

     D.Brazil

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