MPPSC Forest 2023 – State Forest Service Mains Exam: Solved Question Paper

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

1. How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly?

   A.SC—34, ST—48

   B.SC—35, ST—47Correct

   C.SC—36, ST—46

   D.SC—37, ST—45

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2. With reference to the Janpad Panchayat, which of the following statements is/are correct?
   1. There shall be one Constituency for every 5000 population.
   2. Where the population of block is less than 50000, there shall be at least 10 Constituencies but the total number of the Constituencies shall not exceed 30.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   A.Only 1Correct

   B.Only 2

   C.Both 1 and 2

   D.Neither 1 nor 2

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3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

   A.Bhila—Pithora

   B.Gound—Kound

   C.Baiga—Saal

   D.Sahariya—Khamb swangCorrect

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4. The Global Investor Summit, 2023, held in Indore, has received intent of investment worth _______ lakh crore for investment.

   A.₹ 15.24

   B.₹ 15.30

   C.₹ 15.35

   D.₹ 15.42Correct

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5. In which year was Madhya Pradesh awarded the Krishi Karman Award for the seventh time by the Government of India?

   A.2020

   B.2021Correct

   C.2022

   D.2023

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6. With reference to the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, which of the following statements is/are correct?
   1. The Governor is a part of the State Legislature.
   2. Money Bills are introduced only with the prior approval of the Governor.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   A.Only 1

   B.Only 2

   C.Both 1 and 2Correct

   D.Neither 1 nor 2

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7. Which of the following statements related to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Vidhansabha is not correct?

   A.The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker can resign from their posts.

   B.The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker can submit their resignation letters to each other.

   C.If the Assembly passes a resolution to remove the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker by a majority of its members, then they have to resign from their posts.

   D.To pass such a resolution, 15 days' prior notice is required.Correct

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8. According to the Census of 2011, what is the rank of Madhya Pradesh in the country in terms of population?

   A.Fifth

   B.SixthCorrect

   C.Seventh

   D.Fourth

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9. According to the Census of 2011, the proportion of Scheduled Castes in Madhya Pradesh is _______ percent of the total population of the State.

   A.15.60Correct

   B.15.06

   C.15.16

   D.15.26

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10. When was the State Planning Board formed in Madhya Pradesh?

    A.24th October, 1972Correct

    B.1st November, 1956

    C.1st November, 2007

    D.1st November, 1978

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11. Each device on the Internet is given a unique network address known as its

    A.Media Access Control Address

    B.Internet Protocol AddressCorrect

    C.Specific Address

    D.Port Address

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12. The social networking site used by professional and business people who want to connect with other professionals is

    A.Facebook

    B.MySpace

    C.LinkedInCorrect

    D.WhatsApp

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13. Which technique of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Statistical is used 'to see how one piece of data is linked to another piece of data'?

    A.CorrelationCorrect

    B.Decision Tree

    C.Genetic Algorithms

    D.Fuzzy Tree

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14. In which E-Commerce system architecture, a web server responds to requests for web pages and a database server provides backend data storage?

    A.Two-tier architecture

    B.Three-tier architecture

    C.Multi-tier architecture

    D.Both [A] and [C]

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15. The first generation computers used which electronic devices for building circuitry?

    A.Transistors

    B.Integrated Circuit chips (IC chips)

    C.Vacuum TubesCorrect

    D.Transducers

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16. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are used with HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) for what purpose?

    A.For searching webpages on Web Server.

    B.For adding webpages on Web Server.

    C.For designing webpages for Web Server.Correct

    D.For encrypting webpages on Web Server.

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17. Which of the following are applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

    A.Machine translation

    B.Speech recognitionCorrect

    C.Product recommendation

    D.All of the above

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18. The use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Internet to achieve better Government processes is called

    A.E-Democracy

    B.E-Commerce

    C.E-Government

    D.E-GovernanceCorrect

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19. The _______ is aimed at reducing diversion and removing duplicate or bogus LPG connections.

    A.NMEICT

    B.PAHAL (DBTL)Correct

    C.AEPS

    D.NDLM

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20. Which layer is responsible for data translation and encryption in Open System Interconnection (OSI) model of Internet?

    A.Transport

    B.Data

    C.Network

    D.PresentationCorrect

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21. On which river is Harsi Irrigation Project situated?

    A.Chambal

    B.ParvatiCorrect

    C.Betwa

    D.Asan

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

22. From which country, financial assistance was received by the Satpura Thermal Power Station?

    A.Japan

    B.United States of AmericaAccepted

    C.GermanyAccepted

    D.Britain

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

23. In the western part of Madhya Pradesh, rainfall is mostly received from

    A.Arabian Sea Monsoon BranchCorrect

    B.Bay of Bengal Monsoon Branch

    C.Tropical cyclones

    D.Winter showers

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24. On the basis of Koppen's classification, A. R. Subramaniam and T. Shrimannarayann (1991) divided Madhya Pradesh into how many types of climatic regions?

    A.2

    B.3Correct

    C.4

    D.5

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25. Where are the reserves of rock phosphate found in Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Jhabua

    B.Sagar

    C.Chhatarpur

    D.All of the aboveCorrect

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26. Which forest product was first nationalized in Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Timber

    B.Bamboo

    C.Gum

    D.TendupattaCorrect

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27. What is 'Tor'?

    A.Small hillsCorrect

    B.Peneplain

    C.Valley

    D.Plateau

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28. The main slate producing district of Madhya Pradesh is

    A.MandsaurCorrect

    B.Sagar

    C.Datia

    D.Panna

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

29. Gorbi, Jayant and Jhingurda mines of Madhya Pradesh are related to which mineral?

    A.Copper

    B.Manganese

    C.CoalCorrect

    D.Iron-ore

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30. In which year was Urja Vikas Nigam established in Madhya Pradesh?

    A.1952

    B.1982Correct

    C.1984

    D.1988

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31. Which site in Madhya Pradesh is associated with the Gond rulers?

    A.Gwalior Fort

    B.Dhamnar Caves

    C.Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple

    D.Moti Mahal of RamnagarCorrect

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32. Which revolution is M. S. Swaminathan most closely associated with?

    A.Industrial Revolution

    B.Green RevolutionCorrect

    C.Digital Revolution

    D.Cultural Revolution

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33. In which year did Sunil Chhetri receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

    A.2011

    B.2018

    C.2021Correct

    D.2024

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34. Which sports is Kapil Parmar associated with?

    A.Para water sports

    B.Hockey

    C.Shooting

    D.Para JudoCorrect

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35. The Tantya Mama Economic Welfare Scheme provides low price equipment and business capital to _______ residents of Madhya Pradesh.

    A.Scheduled Caste

    B.Scheduled TribeCorrect

    C.Both Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe

    D.None of the above

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36. In Madhya Pradesh, Mukhya-mantri Kanya Vivah Yojana was launched in the year _______

    A.2005

    B.2006Correct

    C.2007

    D.None of the above

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37. Which of the following statements is not correct about Claudia Sheinbaum?

    A.She became the first woman to be elected as the President of Mexico.

    B.She holds a Doctorate in Energy Engineering.

    C.She is the daughter of devout Catholic parents.Correct

    D.She has background in Climate Science and Governance.

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38. What is the name of Bhutan's highest civilian honour?

    A.Order of the Gorkha Lion

    B.Order of the Druk GyalpoCorrect

    C.Order of the Thunder Dragon

    D.Order of the Golden Lotus

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

39. In which event did Dev Meena win gold medal at the 27th Senior National Federation Championship?

    A.High jump

    B.Long jump

    C.3000 m steeplechase

    D.Pole vaultCorrect

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40. At which of the following places did Prachi Yadav win gold medal?

    A.Tokyo, JapanAccepted

    B.Paris, France

    C.Hangzhou, ChinaAccepted

    D.Berlin, Germany

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41. Who led the Quit India Movement in Chhatarpur district?

    A.Smt. Anusuiya Bai Hardikar

    B.Vidyavati ChaturvediCorrect

    C.Kamalabai Badonia

    D.Parvati Bai

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

42. Which festival is celebrated in Devi Ahilyabai Fort Complex in the month of December-January?

    A.Nimar festivalCorrect

    B.Malwa festival

    C.Bhoj festival

    D.Tejaji festival

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

43. Padmagupta was the court-poet of which ruler?

    A.Sindhuraja

    B.Sindhuraja and Vakpati MunjaCorrect

    C.Upendra, Sindhuraja and Vakpati Munja

    D.None of them

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44. Which foreign traveller liked the climate of Malwa very much?

    A.Hiuen Tsang

    B.I-tsing

    C.Niccolao Manucci

    D.Fa-HienCorrect

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45. In which city did 'Malika-ai-Jamani' degree-holder die?

    A.Delhi

    B.Asirgarh

    C.Agra

    D.BurhanpurCorrect

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46. Who translated Kalidasa's Abhigyana Shakuntalam into English?

    A.Charles Wilkins

    B.Sir William JonesCorrect

    C.Warren Hastings

    D.Jonathan Duncan

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47. Who is the author of Veerbhadra Champu?

    A.Beesaldev

    B.PadmanabhaCorrect

    C.Bilhana

    D.Kumarpal

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

48. In which category has 'Banjara Community' been included in Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Scheduled Caste

    B.Scheduled Tribe

    C.Other Backward ClassesCorrect

    D.Unreserved

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49. Who was emperor Ashoka's son?

    A.Ujjaini

    B.Kalinga

    C.Vidisha

    D.None of themCorrect

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50. In which district of Madhya Pradesh is 'Pawari/Bhoyari' dialect spoken?

    A.Rewa

    B.Satna

    C.Sidhi

    D.BetulCorrect

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

51. What is used for correcting astigmatism?

    A.Cylindrical lensCorrect

    B.Converging lens

    C.Diverging lens

    D.Diverging mirror

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

52. What are cathode rays composed of?

    A.Protons

    B.ElectronsCorrect

    C.Neutrons

    D.Atoms

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

53. The phenomenon of splitting of light into its component colours is known as

    A.DispersionCorrect

    B.Reflection

    C.Scattering

    D.Refraction

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54. Who discovered neutron?

    A.ChadwickCorrect

    B.Rutherford

    C.J. J. Thomson

    D.Curie

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

55. Where does nuclear fusion reaction occur?

    A.Satellites

    B.SunCorrect

    C.Mercury

    D.Venus

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

56. Which material is used for making a solar cell?

    A.SiliconCorrect

    B.Iron

    C.Copper

    D.Wood

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

57. Which moderator is commonly used in a nuclear reactor?

    A.Uranium

    B.Heavy waterCorrect

    C.Cadmium

    D.Silicon

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

58. What is the SI unit of current density?

    A.Ohm/m²

    B.Coulomb/m²

    C.Ampere/m²Correct

    D.Ampere m²

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

59. What are X-rays?

    A.Positive charge

    B.Negative charge

    C.Rays emitted in chemical reaction

    D.Electromagnetic radiationCorrect

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60. The total resistance of three resistances connected in parallel is

    A.R = R_1 + R_2 + R_3

    B.1/R = 2/R_1 + 2/R_2 + 2/R_3

    C.R = R_1 × R_2 × R_3

    D.1/R = 1/R_1 + 1/R_2 + 1/R_3Correct

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61. The most prominent place in Gond tribal Panchayat is

    A.Muqaddam

    B.Dewan

    C.Likhai

    D.BhoiCorrect

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62. Who is the Principal Deity of the Baiga tribe?

    A.Mari Dev

    B.Burha DevCorrect

    C.Bijasan

    D.Indra Dev

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63. Worship of Mother Goddess is a tradition in the tribal culture. In this context, the shrine of Mother Goddess is known as

    A.GudiCorrect

    B.Bijasan

    C.Khairmata

    D.Badidevi

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

64. The amount given every month to the female head of a particularly vulnerable tribal group family under the 'Aahar Anudan Yojana' (with reference to 2022-23) is

    A.₹ 500

    B.₹ 1,000Correct

    C.₹ 1,500

    D.₹ 2,000

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

65. The name of the scheme started for setting up new enterprises for Scheduled Tribe category is

    A.Bhagwan Birsa Munda Self-employment YojnaCorrect

    B.Skill Development Training Yojna

    C.Aahar Anudan Yojna

    D.CM Special Yojna

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

66. According to the Census of 2011, which district of Madhya Pradesh is having the highest population of Scheduled Tribes?

    A.DharCorrect

    B.Jhabua

    C.Dewas

    D.Khargone

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

67. According to the 2011 Census, which tribes have the largest population (59.9 lakh) among the tribes of Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Binjhwar and Kanwar

    B.Kol and Korku

    C.Bhil and BhilalaCorrect

    D.Baiga and Bharia

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

68. Whom does the Sahariya tribe consider their ancestor?

    A.Parshuram Ji

    B.Naharja Baba

    C.Valmiki JiCorrect

    D.Bhadoi Baba

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

69. In which year was the decisive battle between the Bhil revolutionary Bhima Nayak and the Britishers fought at 'Panch Vavli' of Satpura Mountain?

    A.1856

    B.1858

    C.1857

    D.1859Correct

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

70. Who is the author of the book, 'The Agaria'?

    A.Alice Ekka

    B.K. S. Singh

    C.Verrier ElwinCorrect

    D.S. C. Dubey

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

71. What does BOD stand for?

    A.Biological Oxygen DemandAccepted

    B.Bio-oxygen Depletion

    C.Biochemical Oxygen DemandAccepted

    D.Bio-oxygen Deficit

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

72. Slash and burn agriculture in northeastern States of India is called

    A.Joint cultivation

    B.Jhum cultivationCorrect

    C.Canal cultivation

    D.Trench cultivation

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

73. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

    A.CO_2 (Carbon dioxide)

    B.CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon)

    C.SO_2 (Sulphur dioxide)Correct

    D.CH_4 (Methane)

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

74. The radiation of high potency given off by nuclear wastes causes

    A.Many disorders in man

    B.Lethal effect in man

    C.Mutation

    D.Darkening of skin

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75. The maximum number of national parks are located in

    A.Karnataka

    B.Tamil Nadu

    C.Andhra Pradesh

    D.Madhya PradeshCorrect

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76. The apex body for disaster management in India, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) came into existence by the Government of India Disaster Management Act on

    A.26th January, 2001

    B.23rd January, 2003

    C.23rd December, 2005Correct

    D.23rd December, 2007

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

77. The nutrient enrichment of water in a lake to support the plants' and animals' life is called

    A.Biomagnification

    B.EutrophicationCorrect

    C.Water treatment

    D.Sanitary landfill

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78. Depletion of ozone layer is due to oxides of which of the following?

    A.Carbon

    B.NitrogenCorrect

    C.Phosphorus

    D.None of the above

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79. The interaction, in which one organism is benefited and the other is neither harmed nor benefited, is called

    A.Parasitism

    B.Camouflage

    C.CommensalismCorrect

    D.Competition

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80. Which is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area?

    A.By developing seed bank

    B.By tissue culture method

    C.By creating biosphere reserveCorrect

    D.By creating botanical gardens

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

81. The hormones that help in the growth and elongation of the pollen tube are

    A.Cytokinin and polynin

    B.Auxin and cytokinin

    C.Auxin and gibberellinCorrect

    D.Gibberellin and polynin

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

82. What is the statistical interaction between gene loci called?

    A.Dominance variance

    B.Epistatic varianceCorrect

    C.Recessive variance

    D.All of the above

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83. What is the range of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)?

    A.360 nm - 780 nm

    B.280 nm - 680 nm

    C.400 nm - 700 nmCorrect

    D.360 nm - 680 nm

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84. Sinusoidal capillaries are found in which organ?

    A.Liver

    B.Spleen

    C.Bone marrow

    D.All of the aboveCorrect

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85. Peristalsis in the duodenum of intestine is initiated by

    A.Secretin

    B.Gastrin

    C.MotilinCorrect

    D.All of the above

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86. Which of the following is not a neurotransmitter?

    A.Norepinephrine

    B.GABA

    C.Glycine

    D.None of the above

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87. What is Inarching?

    A.Budding method

    B.Grafting methodCorrect

    C.Layering method

    D.Pruning method

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88. The total energy of ATP produced due to complete oxidation of a glucose molecule will be equal to

    A.976 kJ/mol

    B.976 kcal/mol

    C.980 kJ/mol

    D.980 kcal/mol

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89. The presence of white blood corpuscles in urine indicates

    A.Infection in blood

    B.Infection in kidney or urinary tract

    C.Infection in intestine

    D.All of the aboveCorrect

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90. Which organ is secondary lymphoid organ?

    A.Liver

    B.Bone marrow

    C.Pancreas

    D.SpleenCorrect

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91. Run-off coefficient of the forest areas having above average filtration rate and sandy or gravelly soil is

    A.0.40

    B.0.30

    C.0.20

    D.0.10Correct

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92. Which is not the cause of watershed deterioration?

    A.Unscientific mining and quarrying

    B.Faulty road alignment and construction

    C.Apathy of the people

    D.Poor water yield in terms of quantity and qualityCorrect

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93. As per the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates, global mean temperature would be about _______ above the pre-industrial levels by the year 2030.

    A.1 °C

    B.2 °CCorrect

    C.3 °C

    D.4 °C

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94. The Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh was brought under 'Project Tiger' in the year

    A.1965-66

    B.1972-73

    C.1973-74Correct

    D.1988-89

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

95. The type of rotation generally adopted by industrial firms, which own forest, is

    A.Rotation of maximum volume production

    B.Rotation of highest income

    C.Technical rotationCorrect

    D.Physical rotation

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96. Under which Section of the 'Indian Forest Act, 1927', any forest or any portion thereof is declared as 'Reserved Forest'?

    A.4(1)

    B.15(1)

    C.20(2)

    D.27(1)

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97. The insect, which causes defoliation in teak, is

    A.Hapalia machaeralis

    B.Hyblaea pueraCorrect

    C.Plecoptera reflexa

    D.Ips longifolia

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

98. In Northern India, what is the critical temperature, above which the risk of fire breaking out keeps on increasing in forests?

    A.45 °C

    B.48 °C

    C.32 °C

    D.37 °CCorrect

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99. Which animal is classified as grazing animal?

    A.Goat

    B.Camel

    C.Elephant

    D.BullockCorrect

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100. An agreement was executed in the Kyoto Protocol, in which industrialized countries agreed to reduce carbon emissions by _______ percent by 2008-2012 as of 1990 levels.

     A.3.2

     B.4.2

     C.5.2Correct

     D.6.2

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101. Such forest land situated within a distance of _______ kilometres along international borders or line of control or line of actual control, as the case may be, proposed to be used for construction of strategic linear project of national importance are exempted from the restrictions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023.

     A.115

     B.100Correct

     C.120

     D.125

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

102. Under which Section of the MP Lok Vaniki Act, 2001, the preparation of management plan and its submission to the competent authority is a necessary process?

     A.Section 2

     B.Section 8

     C.Section 3Correct

     D.Section 1

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

103. A new chapter IVD on 'National Rhino Conservation Authority' was inserted in the 'Wildlife Protection Act, 1972' in the year

     A.2019

     B.2015

     C.2017Correct

     D.2013

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

104. Indian Forest Act, 1927 has been extended in its application to Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh by

     A.Act 33 of 2019

     B.Act 31 of 2019

     C.Act 35 of 2019

     D.Act 34 of 2019Correct

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

105. The bamboo is no more a part of tree as per definition of Indian Forest Act, 1927 according to the Amendment _______

     A.By Act 7 of 2018

     B.By Act 5 of 2018Correct

     C.By Act 6 of 2018

     D.By Act 4 of 2018

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

106. First forest policy of independent India was promulgated in the year

     A.1950

     B.1954

     C.1956

     D.1952Correct

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

107. The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 provided the provision to constitute _______ under Section 38L of Chapter (IV)B.

     A.National Tiger Conservation AuthorityCorrect

     B.Central Zoo Authority

     C.National Board of Wildlife

     D.Community Reserve

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108. Which is not considered as a tree in 'Madhya Pradesh Lok Vaniki Adhiniyam, 2001'?

     A.BambooCorrect

     B.Teak

     C.Babul

     D.Chironji

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109. The term 'Social Forestry' was given by whom?

     A.Nestoby

     B.WestobyCorrect

     C.Zestoby

     D.Hestoby

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110. At least _______ members of Joint Forest Management General Body should be women.

     A.25%

     B.33%

     C.50%Correct

     D.21%

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111. To balance the following, replace stars (*) by mathematical operations :
     (15 * 8) * (30 * 3) * 130
     The sequence of the operations is

     A.×, ÷, +, =

     B.+, ×, ÷, =

     C.×, +, ÷, =Correct

     D.+, ÷, ×, =

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112. If the selling price of a cooler is ₹ 11,200 and profit is 12 percent, then the purchase price of the cooler is

     A.₹ 9,000

     B.₹ 9,500

     C.₹ 9,600

     D.₹ 10,000Correct

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113. For the given figure, the values of x and y are respectively

     A.40°, 30°

     B.30°, 40°Correct

     C.50°, 40°

     D.40°, 50°

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114. The missing number in the sequence 2, 6, 12, ___, 30 is

     A.15

     B.18

     C.20Correct

     D.25

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115. Which of the following cannot be a perfect square?

     A.60025

     B.100192Correct

     C.67081

     D.104976

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116. If two positive numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their least common multiple is 105, then the numbers are respectively

     A.15, 25

     B.21, 35Correct

     C.27, 45

     D.9, 15

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117. A cylindrical glass is of capacity 100 cubic centimetre. If the radius of the glass is increased by two times of the original radius of that glass, then the capacity of the glass will be

     A.200 cubic centimetre

     B.600 cubic centimetre

     C.800 cubic centimetre

     D.900 cubic centimetreCorrect

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118. The perimeter of a circle is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle whose length and breadth are respectively 14 centimetre and 8 centimetre. The area of the circle will be

     A.154 square centimetreCorrect

     B.308 square centimetre

     C.77 square centimetre

     D.112 square centimetre

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119. If 3 sin θ = 4 cos θ, then the value of sec θ is

     A.5/4

     B.5/3Correct

     C.3/4

     D.4/3

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120. The ratio of the height and shadow of a tower is √3 : 1. Then the angle of elevation from the end point of the shadow top of the tower is (shadow is to be considered at bottom level of the tower)

     A.30°

     B.45°

     C.60°Correct

     D.15°

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121. Name the fixative available in water soluble fixed type of preservative to fix the toxic ions in the wood.

     A.Chloride

     B.Fluoride

     C.ChromiumCorrect

     D.Sulphide

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122. Veneer's thickness (in mm) adopted in peeling during the process of plywood manufacturing should be

     A.0.05 - 2.50

     B.0.60 - 2.00

     C.0.80 - 2.75

     D.1.00 - 1.50

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123. Name the common tree of Madhya Pradesh locally called 'Anjan' belonging to family Fabaceae often pollarded for deriving red brown fairly strong fibre used for ropes.

     A.Trema orientalis

     B.Hardwickia binataCorrect

     C.Grewia optiva

     D.Butea monosperma

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124. Name the important tanning material of the Pyrogallol class of tans which produce a brownish coloured deposit on leather called bloom.

     A.MyrobalanAccepted

     B.Quebracho

     C.Divi-diviAccepted

     D.Dhawa-sumac

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125. Major cooking chemical used in Sulphate-Alkaline process of paper making is

     A.Sodium nitrate (NaNO_3)

     B.Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)Correct

     C.Sodium chloride (NaCl)

     D.Sodium sulphate (Na_2SO_4)

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126. Preferable season for doing the air seasoning in Shorea robusta (a highly refractory wood) is

     A.During hot-dry season

     B.At the end of rainy seasonCorrect

     C.During winter season

     D.At the end of winter season

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127. From which plant is 'Salai-Guggul' obtained?

     A.Acacia farnesiana

     B.Bursera del pechiana

     C.Boswellia serrataCorrect

     D.Cananga odorata

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128. Name the tree which yields a fatty oil known as Chironji Oil and is a substitute for olive and almond oils.

     A.Buchanania lanzanCorrect

     B.Sterculia urens

     C.Helicteres isora

     D.Boswellia serrata

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129. Which bamboo species exudes silicaceous secretion commonly known as 'tabasheer' used in medicine?

     A.Bambusa tulda

     B.Ochlandra scriptoria

     C.Melocanna bambusoidesCorrect

     D.Bambusa balcooa

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130. In Christen hypsometer, find length bd for a tree of 24 m height when BD (staff length) is 4 m and ab (distance between the flanges) is 33 cm.

     A.2.50 cm

     B.3.50 cm

     C.4.50 cm

     D.5.50 cmCorrect

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131. What is the pH of a 0.001 M HCl solution?

     A.3Correct

     B.4

     C.5

     D.None of the above

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132. In exothermic reactions, what is the sign of ΔH?

     A.NegativeCorrect

     B.Positive

     C.Neutral

     D.None of the above

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133. State the final product of the following reaction :
     Na_2CO_3 + CO_2 + H_2O → ?

     A.2 NaHCO_3Correct

     B.2 NaCO_3

     C.2 NaOH

     D.None of the above

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134. The average composition of CaO in Portland cement is

     A.63%

     B.61%

     C.62%

     D.None of the above

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135. The rate of reaction at any given time will depend upon the concentration of the

     A.ReactantCorrect

     B.Product

     C.Acid

     D.None of the above

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136. Which of the following best describes hard acids?

     A.Anions with small size

     B.Cations with small sizeCorrect

     C.Cations with large size

     D.None of the above

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137. Give the chemical (molecular) formula for copper pyrites.

     A.CuSO_4

     B.Cu_2O

     C.Cu(OH)_2 · CuCO_3

     D.CuFeS_2Correct

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138. With respect to electricity, Polyvinyl chloride is a good:

     A.InsulatorCorrect

     B.Bulb

     C.Transmitter

     D.Conductor

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139. Synthetic detergents are superior than soaps because they do not form insoluble salts with _______ and _______ ions present in hard water.

     A.Mn²⁺, Fe²⁺

     B.Ca²⁺, Cu²⁺

     C.Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺Correct

     D.Mg²⁺, Mn²⁺

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140. Alkali metals are present in _______ of the periodic table.

     A.Zero group

     B.Group-III

     C.Group-IV

     D.Group-ICorrect

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141. As per India State of Forest Report, 2021, total area of forest and percentage of geographical area of "Very dense forest" in India are

     A.99779 sq. km and 3.04%

     B.306890 sq. km and 9.33%

     C.307120 sq. km and 9.34%

     D.46539 sq. km and 1.42%

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142. In Terminalia arjuna (Arjun), the time of seed collection is

     A.December-January

     B.April-MayCorrect

     C.July-August

     D.September-October

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143. Which of the following is an example of a deciduous tree?

     A.Abies pindrow

     B.Pinus wallichiana

     C.Acacia catechuCorrect

     D.Cedrus deodara

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144. The first "State of Forest Report (SFR)" was published by FSI in the year

     A.1983

     B.1987Correct

     C.1991

     D.1993

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145. Which tree is known as "Flame of Forest"?

     A.Cassia fistula

     B.Bauhinia variegata

     C.Bombax ceiba

     D.Butea monospermaCorrect

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146. Champions and Seth, 1935 has classified major group "tropical forest" into how many groups?

     A.8

     B.7Correct

     C.6

     D.5

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147. As per, "India State of Forest Report—2019", which district of MP has maximum forest cover of total geographical area in the District?

     A.Mandla

     B.Umaria

     C.Sheopur

     D.BalaghatCorrect

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148. In teak, the new foliage appears in the month of

     A.March

     B.MayCorrect

     C.July

     D.October

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149. The practice of forestry with the object of developing or maintaining a forest of high scenic value is called

     A.Aesthetic ForestryCorrect

     B.Commercial Forestry

     C.Urban Forestry

     D.Social Forestry

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150. The potential capacity of a seed to germinate is

     A.ViabilityCorrect

     B.Germinative energy

     C.Germinative capacity

     D.Dormancy

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