Knowledge Check: Forests
Q1: In Andhra Pradesh, dense evergreen forests are mainly found in which type of climatic region?
A) Hot and dry interior plateau
B) Cool temperate high mountains
C) Warm and humid coastal and hill regions
D) Desert-like rain shadow areas
Q2: The Seshachalam Hills in Andhra Pradesh are best known for which type of natural vegetation?
A) Mangrove forests
B) Thorn scrub forests
C) Moist deciduous forests
D) Alpine conifer forests
Q3: In the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh, which tree is commonly found in deciduous forests and is an important timber source?
A) Coconut
B) Teak
C) Apple
D) Deodar
Q4: Mangrove forests in Andhra Pradesh are mainly associated with which geographical feature?
A) High hill slopes of Rayalaseema
B) River deltas and coastal creeks
C) Inland tank bunds
D) Urban parks in capital cities
Q5: Which one of the following forest areas in Andhra Pradesh is famous for mangrove vegetation and coastal biodiversity?
A) Nallamala forest
B) Coringa region near Kakinada
C) Seshachalam Hills
D) Papikonda uplands only
Q6: Nallamala forests, stretching partly into Andhra Pradesh, are mainly associated with which plateau region?
A) Malwa Plateau
B) Chotanagpur Plateau
C) Deccan Plateau
D) Indo-Gangetic Plain
Q7: Which of the following is a correct pair of forest type and typical area in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Thorn scrub – Krishna delta
B) Mangrove – Anantapur interior
C) Moist deciduous – Eastern Ghats hill tracts
D) Alpine – Kurnool district plains
Q8: In Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, which type of natural vegetation is more common due to lower rainfall?
A) Dense evergreen forests
B) Thorny scrub and open deciduous forests
C) Alpine conifer forests
D) Coastal mangroves
Q9: Which tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh are closely linked with forest-based livelihoods in the Eastern Ghats?
A) Jats and Meenas
B) Koyas and Kondareddis
C) Bhils and Gonds of central India
D) Todas and Badagas of Nilgiris
Q10: Podu cultivation traditionally followed in some forest areas of Andhra Pradesh is best described as:
A) Permanent cultivation on irrigated plains
B) Crop rotation in canal command area
C) Shifting cultivation on hill slopes
D) Terrace farming on high mountains only
Q11: A possible environmental impact of Podu cultivation in forested hill areas of Andhra Pradesh is:
A) Increase in permanent forest cover immediately
B) Decrease in soil erosion on steep slopes
C) Loss of tree cover and soil fertility if fallow period is reduced
D) Complete protection of wildlife habitats everywhere
Q12: Which of the following best supports sustainable alternatives to Podu cultivation in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Encouraging monoculture plantations only
B) Providing settled agriculture with soil and water conservation measures
C) Expanding Podu to new forest areas
D) Removing all forest rights of local communities
Q13: Forests in coastal Andhra districts mainly help farmers by:
A) Blocking all rainfall from the sea
B) Regulating local climate and protecting soil and water sources
C) Increasing desert conditions
D) Reducing all biodiversity in the region
Q14: In Andhra Pradesh, which forest product is directly linked to livelihoods of beedi workers and traders?
A) Bamboo culms
B) Tendu (bidi) leaves
C) Sandalwood heartwood
D) Coconut husk
Q15: Deforestation in hill forests of Andhra Pradesh can directly lead to which of the following?
A) Permanent increase in river flow throughout the year
B) More frequent landslides and flash floods in downstream areas
C) Immediate rise in groundwater everywhere
D) Complete removal of all rocks from hills
Q16: A school in Visakhapatnam district plans a “Save Forests” campaign. Which activity best supports this goal?
A) Using more single-use plastic plates
B) Planting native tree saplings and explaining their benefits
C) Burning dry leaves near the school boundary
D) Cutting branches for decoration every week
Q17: The main idea of “conservation of forests” in Andhra Pradesh is to:
A) Use all forest land only for mining
B) Completely ban all people from entering forests for any purpose
C) Use forest resources carefully while protecting biodiversity and regeneration
D) Replace natural forests with only concrete buildings
Q18: Joint Forest Management (JFM) committees in Andhra Pradesh generally aim to:
A) Hand over forests only to private companies
B) Involve local communities in protection and sharing of forest benefits
C) Stop all planting activities in forest land
D) Move all villagers away from forest fringe areas immediately
Q19: In the updated AP Forest Policy 2024, increasing forest and tree cover up to which percentage by 2030 is a key goal?
A) 20% cover
B) 25% cover
C) 33% cover
D) 50% cover
Q20: According to the AP Forest Policy update, carbon credit initiatives are planned mainly to benefit:
A) Only large industries
B) Only urban residents
C) Tribal and forest-dependent communities
D) Tourists visiting hill stations
Q21: The AP Budget 2024–25 earmarks more than ₹500 crore for which broad area related to forests?
A) Only building new shopping malls
B) Forest development and related activities
C) Import of non-wood forest products
D) Shifting all forest offices outside the state
Q22: As per AP plans, satellite monitoring of forests mainly helps in:
A) Online sale of furniture
B) Quickly detecting changes in forest cover and encroachments
C) Advertising tourism packages only
D) Measuring road traffic in cities
Q23: The long-term vision for Andhra Pradesh aims at reaching about 50% green cover by which year?
A) 2030
B) 2035
C) 2040
D) 2047
Q24: Which combination best shows a measurable approach to forest conservation in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Counting only the number of tourists
B) Tracking increase in green cover and area afforested every year
C) Recording only timber sale receipts
D) Measuring number of vehicles entering forests
Q25: Which of the following forest uses in Andhra Pradesh is an example of non-timber forest product (NTFP)?
A) Sawing teak logs
B) Collecting honey from forest hives
C) Cutting large sandalwood trunks
D) Mining granite blocks in forest land
Q26: A village near Papikonda forest wants to conserve wildlife. Which activity best supports this aim?
A) Setting fire to dry grass to clear land
B) Maintaining buffer zones and avoiding hunting
C) Using loudspeakers inside the forest at night
D) Dumping plastic near water streams
Q27: Which logical reason explains why forests in the upper catchment of Krishna and Godavari basins are important for Andhra Pradesh?
A) They stop all rainfall from reaching plains
B) They help maintain river flow, reduce soil erosion and support irrigation projects
C) They convert rivers into deserts
D) They prevent any groundwater recharge
Q28: A student compares two regions in Andhra Pradesh: one with dense forest cover and another with almost no trees. Which observation is more likely correct?
A) Forested area will always be hotter in summer
B) Treeless area will have better soil moisture and springs
C) Forested area will generally have better soil moisture and biodiversity
D) Both areas will have exactly the same climate and soil
Q29: Which practice in a forest-fringe village of Andhra Pradesh represents responsible use of fuelwood?
A) Cutting whole trees for daily cooking
B) Collecting only dry fallen branches and using fuel-efficient stoves
C) Burning live trees to get dry wood quickly
D) Clearing young saplings regularly for firewood
Q30: Which option correctly links “forests in Andhra Pradesh” with “human well-being”?
A) Forests have no role in water cycle or climate
B) Forests support rainfall, livelihoods, soil fertility and biodiversity
C) Forests only provide wild animals, nothing else
D) Forests always reduce agricultural productivity everywhere
Q31: Which tribal community in Andhra Pradesh traditionally depends on forest produce like honey, tamarind, and medicinal herbs?
A) Vellamas
B) Koyas
C) Padma Shalis
D) Reddys
Q32: The Chenchus, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Andhra Pradesh, are mainly associated with which forest region?
A) Seshachalam Biosphere
B) Nallamala forests
C) Coringa Mangroves
D) Kondapalli Reserve
Q33: Which tribal group in Andhra Pradesh is known for collecting Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) such as gum, mahua flowers, and tendu leaves?
A) Komatis
B) Yerukulas
C) Savaras
D) Kammas
Q34: Which of the following is a major livelihood activity of the Kondareddi community in the forest regions of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Gold jewellery making
B) Fishing in deep seas
C) Collection of minor forest produce
D) Running large industries
Q35: In Andhra Pradesh, which tribal group is known for practising traditional Podu (shifting) cultivation on hill slopes?
A) Nagas
B) Chenchus
C) Sugalis (Lambadas)
D) Irulas
Q36: The livelihood of many forest-based communities in Andhra Pradesh includes making handicrafts from which natural forest resource?
A) Iron ore
B) Bamboo
C) Limestone
D) Coal deposits
Q37: Which tribal group in Andhra Pradesh is traditionally known for hunting, gathering, and deep knowledge of forest plants?
A) Brahmins
B) Kapus
C) Chenchus
D) Mudiraj
Q38: Which livelihood activity is most commonly practised by tribal women in forest areas of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Operating large factories
B) Collecting firewood, leaves, and medicinal herbs
C) Piloting aircraft
D) Deep sea fishing in large boats
Q39: Which group in Andhra Pradesh is known for making traditional herbal medicines using forest plants?
A) Potters
B) Shepherd communities
C) Traditional tribal healers (Vaidyas) from forest groups
D) Urban engineers
Q40: A major income source for tribal families living near the Eastern Ghats forests in Andhra Pradesh is:
A) Selling mountain spring water to industries
B) Gathering honey, hill broom grass, and natural resins
C) Operating IT companies
D) Producing commercial automobiles
Q41: Which wild animal is a key species found in the Nallamala forests of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Asiatic Black Bear
B) Sloth Bear
C) Polar Bear
D) Red Panda
Q42: The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh is famous for which bird species?
A) Flamingos
B) Grey Pelican
C) Olive Ridley Turtles
D) Great Hornbill
Q43: Which of the following endangered species is protected in Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve?
A) Bengal Tiger
B) Golden Gecko
C) Asiatic Lion
D) Black-Necked Crane
Q44: Papikonda National Park, spread across the Godavari river valley, is known for which mammal?
A) Himalayan Tahr
B) Indian Bison (Gaur)
C) Arctic Fox
D) Snow Leopard
Q45: Which rare bird species is sighted in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Great Indian Bustard
B) Jerdon’s Courser
C) Kiwi
D) Emperor Penguin
Q46: Which reptile species is commonly found in the mangrove forests of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Saltwater Crocodile
B) Komodo Dragon
C) Green Anaconda
D) Desert Lizard
Q47: Which animal is commonly associated with the dry deciduous forests of Rayalaseema?
A) Indian Hare
B) Kangaroo
C) Arctic Wolf
D) Moose
Q48: Which species is a common sight in the Pulicat Lake region bordering Andhra Pradesh?
A) Flamingos
B) Arctic Terns
C) Snow Geese
D) African Ostrich
Q49: Which bird is frequently spotted in the Seshachalam forest region?
A) Peacock
B) Penguin
C) Snow Owl
D) Macaw
Q50: The Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh is home to which primate species?
A) Nilgiri Langur
B) Common Langur
C) Olive Baboon
D) Mountain Gorilla