Chapter 8By / Forestry, Environment, and Water Resource Management – MCQs 📘 Chapter 8: Forestry, Environment, and Water Resource Management – MCQs Q1. What percentage of Himachal Pradesh’s total geographical area is under forest cover (as per latest data)? A. 24.5% B. 27.7% C. 30.3% D. 37.1% Q2. The officially recorded forest area of Himachal Pradesh is approximately: A. 55,000 sq. km B. 45,000 sq. km C. 37,000 sq. km D. 33,000 sq. km Q3. Which department is responsible for forestry and environmental management in Himachal Pradesh? A. Department of Agriculture B. Forest Department C. Pollution Control Board D. Rural Development Department Q4. What is the contribution of the Forestry and Logging sector to Himachal Pradesh’s GSDP in FY2023–24? A. 1.2% B. 1.5% C. 2.3% D. 3.1% Q5. Which scheme promotes eco-tourism in forest areas of Himachal Pradesh? A. Harit Himachal Abhiyan B. Van Vihar Yojana C. Eco-Tourism Policy 2023 D. Green Mission Q6. What is the purpose of the Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (HIMCOSTE)? A. Climate monitoring only B. Funding private research C. Promoting scientific awareness and environment protection D. Regulating pollution control equipment Q7. Which programme aims to restore degraded forest land in HP? A. State CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Management & Planning Authority) B. Green India Mission C. Project Hariyali D. Van Mahotsav Q8. What is the main goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Himachal Pradesh? A. Irrigation for agriculture B. Water supply to industries C. Functional household tap connections in rural areas D. Cleaning of rivers Q9. What is the target year for 100% coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission in Himachal Pradesh? A. 2024 B. 2025 C. 2026 D. 2023 Q10. Which body regulates the implementation of environmental laws and sustainable technologies in Himachal Pradesh? A. Ministry of Jal Shakti B. Forest Department C. HIMCOSTE D. HP State Pollution Control Board Q11. Which river systems provide the main water resources to Himachal Pradesh? A. Beas, Ravi, Chenab B. Yamuna, Satluj, Spiti C. All of the above D. Only Beas and Yamuna Q12. What is the role of the Forest Development Corporation (FDC) in Himachal Pradesh? A. Promote commercial mining B. Scientific forest harvesting and plantation C. Tourism management D. Water conservation Q13. HIMCOSTE was established to support: A. Industrial Development B. Rural Panchayats C. Science education, climate studies, and disaster preparedness D. Power Transmission Projects Q14. What percentage of forest area in Himachal is classified as Very Dense Forest according to FSI? A. 3.3% B. 7.6% C. 5.2% D. 9.1% Q15. Water resource management in the state is integrated under which national programme? A. Atal Bhujal Yojana B. Jal Kranti Abhiyan C. National Hydrology Project D. All of the above
