J&K Environment MCQs 1. Which law governs forest management in J&K? Environment Protection Act 1986 J&K Forest Act 1930 Wildlife Protection Act 1972 Indian Forest Act 1927 J&K Forest Act 1930 provides legal framework. 2. How much has the forest cover decreased from 2021 to 2023? 30 sq km 60 sq km 40.61 sq km 50 sq km The forest cover has decreased by 40.61 sq km. 3. Which national park is located 22 km from Srinagar? Hemis National Park Kazinag National Park Kishtwar National Park Dachigam National Park Known for Hangul (Kashmir Stag). 4. By what percentage have forest fires increased in J&K from 2023-24? 2500% 2822% 3000% 1500% Forest fire incidents rose by 2,822%. 5. Which national park is home to the endangered Markhor wild goat? Dachigam National Park Hemis National Park Kazinag National Park Kishtwar National Park Located near the LoC in Baramulla. 6. What is the main threat to J&K’s forests? Illegal encroachment Earthquakes Landslides Cyclones Illegal encroachment is a major threat. 7. Which tree species is found in J&K forests? Teak Sandalwood Sal Chilgoza Pine Chilgoza Pine is common in J&K forests. 8. Which bird is commonly found in Dachigam National Park? Great Hornbill Black-necked Stork Indian Peafowl Himalayan Monal Himalayan Monal is commonly found in Dachigam. 9. Which district has the most conservation reserves in J&K? Anantnag Srinagar Jammu Pulwama Includes Brain-Nishat, Hokera, Khimber, and Shallabugh reserves. 10. Which national park in J&K has the highest Snow Leopard density? Hemis National Park Kazinag National Park Kishtwar National Park Dachigam National Park Hemis National Park is known as the ‘Snow Leopard Capital’. 11. Which river meets the Zanskar river at Hemis National Park? Jhelum River Indus River Chenab River Tawi River Hemis NP is located along the Indus River. 12. Which district in J&K has the Sudhmahadev Conservation Reserve? Jammu Doda Anantnag Udhampur Located in the Udhampur region of J&K. 13. What is the total green cover (forest + tree cover) of J&K? 26,000 sq km 22,000 sq km 25,013.36 sq km 24,000 sq km Total green cover is 25,013.36 sq km. 14. Which sanctuary in Baramulla district is part of a Trans-Karakoram Peace Park proposal? Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Kazinag National Park Proposed to be a joint conservation area with Pakistan. 15. How many forest fire incidents were reported in J&K (Nov 2023 – June 2024)? 3,000 4,156 5,000 3,500 Total reported fires: 4,156. 16. What is the main reason for forest cover decline in J&K? Mining Urbanization Overgrazing Deforestation Deforestation is the primary reason. 17. Who was the first Conservator of Forests in J&K? J.C. McDonell John Smith A.K. Verma R.C. Sharma 18. Which sanctuary is famous for Markhor conservation? Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary Kazinag National Park Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Kazinag National Park protects Markhor. 19. Which sanctuary in J&K is the largest? Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is 5,000 sq km. 20. Which national park contains the Hemis Monastery? Dachigam National Park Kishtwar National Park Hemis National Park Kazinag National Park A 400-year-old Buddhist monastery is located here. 21. Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the endangered Markhor? Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Located in Shopian district. 22. Which is the largest national park in South Asia? Kazinag National Park Dachigam National Park Kishtwar National Park Hemis National Park Located in Ladakh, it spans 3350 sq km. 23. Which initiative aims to conserve Snow Leopards in J&K? Project Hangul Project Markhor Green India Mission Project Snow Leopard Project Snow Leopard was launched in 2009. 24. Which sanctuary is a Ramsar Wetland site in Srinagar? Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary A wetland habitat for migratory birds. 25. Which wildlife species is native to J&K? Nilgai One-horned Rhinoceros Hangul Indian Bison 26. Which wildlife species is native to J&K? One-horned Rhinoceros Indian Bison Hangul Nilgai Hangul (Kashmir Stag) is native to J&K. 27. Which wildlife sanctuary was established in 1987 and is located in Shopian? Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Kazinag National Park Famous for its Markhor population. 28. Which national park in J&K is called the ‘Snow Leopard Capital of India’? Kishtwar National Park Hemis National Park Salim Ali National Park Dachigam National Park It has the highest density of snow leopards in the world. 29. Which wildlife sanctuary is known for the black-necked crane? Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary A high-altitude breeding ground for the crane. 30. What is the objective of Project Hangul? Protecting Kashmir Stag Conserving Snow Leopard Protecting Black Bear Saving Markhor Project Hangul aims to protect Kashmir Stag. 31. Which project was launched in the 1970s to protect the Kashmir Stag? Project Hangul Project Markhor Project Elephant Project Snow Leopard Dedicated to the protection of the endangered Hangul deer. 32. When was the Forest Department in J&K properly organized? 1911 AD 1891 AD 1883 AD 1857 AD 33. Which river meets Zanskar at Hemis National Park? Jhelum Tawi Indus Chenab The Indus and Zanskar rivers meet at Hemis National Park. 34. Which department manages forests in J&K? Environment Ministry Wildlife Protection Department National Green Tribunal Forest Survey of India Wildlife Protection Department manages J&K’s forests. 35. Which national park is the northernmost and highest-elevation reserve in the Indian subcontinent? Kazinag National Park Salim Ali National Park Hemis National Park Dachigam National Park Located at high altitudes in Kashmir. 36. Which type of forest is most widespread in J&K? Coniferous forests Tropical rainforests Deciduous forests Mangroves Coniferous forests dominate J&K. 37. Which conservation reserve in Jammu is famous for migratory birds? Nanga Conservation Reserve Bahu Conservation Reserve Pargwal Conservation Reserve Gharana Conservation Reserve Hosts many migratory birds, including bar-headed geese. 38. Which conservation reserve is in Leh? Hokera Khiram Tsomoiri Bahu Coniferous forests dominate J&K. 39. What is the total tree cover in J&K as per ISFR 2023? 5,000 sq km 3,667 sq km 3,500 sq km 4,000 sq km Tree cover in J&K is 3,667 sq km. 40. What is the total forest cover of J&K as per ISFR 2023? 20,000 sq km 25,000 sq km 22,000 sq km 21,346.39 sq km The forest cover is 21,346.39 sq km as per ISFR 2023. 41. What is the carbon stock per hectare in J&K? 160.30 tons/ha 150.20 tons/ha 174.10 tons/ha 180.50 tons/ha Carbon stock in J&K is 174.10 tons per hectare. 42. Which national park is known for the conservation of Hangul (Kashmir Stag)? Dachigam National Park Kishtwar National Park Hemis National Park Kazinag National Park It is the primary habitat for Hangul. 43. Which national park is known for its population of Golden Eagles? Kazinag National Park Kishtwar National Park Dachigam National Park Hemis National Park Home to high-altitude raptors. 44. Which wildlife sanctuary in Leh encloses Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri lakes? Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Situated in the cold desert region of Leh. 45. Which factor contributes most to forest fires in J&K? Heavy rainfall Mining Strong winds Rising temperatures Rising temperatures cause most forest fires. 46. Which is the largest category of forests in J&K? Very Dense Forest Scrub Forest Moderately Dense Forest Open Forest Open Forest covers the largest area. 47. Which sanctuary in Leh has sparse vegetation but medicinal plants? Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Includes medicinal plants like Arnebia euchroma. 48. Which is the smallest national park in J&K? Hemis National Park Kazinag National Park Salim Ali National Park Dachigam National Park Salim Ali National Park is the smallest (9 sq km). 49. Which wildlife sanctuary is the largest in J&K? Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary Covers 5000 sq km in Leh district. 50. Which category of forest has the highest canopy density? Very Dense Forest Scrub Forest Open Forest Moderately Dense Forest Very Dense Forest has >70% canopy density. 51. Which state/UT has the highest growing stock in India? Sikkim Uttarakhand Jammu & Kashmir Himachal Pradesh J&K has the highest growing stock at 296.22 m³/ha. 52. Which wildlife sanctuary is closest to Jammu city? Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary Located 38 km from Jammu on NH-1A. 53. Which factor contributes most to forest fires in J&K? Mining Heavy rainfall Strong winds Rising temperatures 54. When was the first forestry training school established in J&K? 1924 AD 1895 AD 1911 AD 1930 AD The first forestry training school was established in 1911 at Bandipora. 55. Which national park is the smallest in J&K? Dachigam National Park Kishtwar National Park Kazinag National Park Salim Ali National Park It spans only 9 sq km in Srinagar. 56. Which sanctuary in Anantnag district includes a biosphere reserve? Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary A biodiversity hotspot in J&K. 57. Which department manages forests in J&K? National Green Tribunal Environment Ministry Wildlife Protection Department Forest Survey of India Hangul (Kashmir Stag) is native to J&K. 58. What is the main threat to J&K’s forests? Landslides Earthquakes Illegal encroachment Cyclones Wildlife Protection Department manages J&K’s forests. 59. Which type of forest is most widespread in J&K? Tropical rainforests Mangroves Deciduous forests Coniferous forests Rising temperatures cause most forest fires. 60. Which conservation reserve is in Leh? Hokera Khiram Tsomoiri Bahu Tsomoiri is a Ramsar site in Leh. 61. Which project was launched in 2009 to conserve Snow Leopards? Project Snow Leopard Project Markhor Project Hangul Project Tiger Focused on conservation in Trans-Himalayan regions. Loading …
