In the policy statement of 1991, it has, therefore, been laid out that:

Related Mcqs:

1. The incentives have been provided in the Forest Policy of 1991 is:

   A. Exemption of custom duties on aerial ropeways and skyline cranes used exclusively for forest exploitation and management
   B. Introduction of tree insurance scheme on a pilot project basis
   C. Study tours abroad for progressive farmers to update their knowledge
   D. All of the above

2. The major objective of Pakistan Forest Policy 1991 are:

   A. Meet country’s requirements of timber, fuelwood, fodder and other products and environmental needs by increasing the forest area from 4.2 percent to 10 percent during next fifteen years
   B. Promote social forestry programmes including watershed in hills and farm forestry in plains
   C. Generate opportunities for income and self-employment for the rural populace
   D. Take anti-desertification measures and rehabilitate water logged, saline and degraded lands through vegetation treatment
   E. All of the above

3. The forest policy, therefore, lays down that:

   A. All watershed projects, being a common source denominator, would be planned and coordinated by the Federal Government but implemented through Provincial Forest Departments in their respective areas
   B. Grazing in reforested areas would be controlled until the newly-raised plants are fully established
   C. Both (a) & (b)
   D. None of these

4. The national forest policy statement is:

   A. Obtain optimum benefits from the forest resource on a sustainable basis
   B. Fix short and long term goals and identify strategies to achieve those goals
   C. Promote and ensure cooperation between government and private agencies have land use responsibilities that affect forestry activities directly or indirectly
   D. All of the above

5. Endangered habitats or wildlife species could also be identified completely or partially outside the protected areas. Conservation programmes should therefore be addressed to:

   A. Involvement of local communities. Work to be undertaken outside the protected area system, hence heavily based on community-led and managed activities, and awareness building
   B. Educational programmes to reach the students at grass root level
   C. Reduced hunting be the message to be conveyed to different offices
   D. Promotion of non-chemical control of agricultural pests
   E. All of the above

6. Norman Borlaug, the American agricultural scientist and plant pathologist developed the high yield strains that greatly increased crop yields. He laid the groundwork for the green revolution and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in ________

   A. 1970
   B. 1972
   C. 1974
   D. 1976

7. The principles of policy as enumerated in Chapter 2 Subsection (1) of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan are:

   A. The principles set out in this Chapter shall be known as the principles of policy
   B. It is the responsibility of each organ and authority of the state
   C. Each person performing functions on behalf of an organ or authority of the state
   D. To the functions of the organ or authority
   E. All of the above

8. The aims and objectives of the new forest policy in the field of conservation of protected areas are:

   A. Conserve all endangered and endemic species of wild fauna and flora in particular by ensuring the survival of the critical ecosystems that support such wildlife
   B. Arrange periodic surveys of the country’s wildlife and its habitats to monitor ecological changes
   C. Encourage private sector in captive breeding of wild animals, in particular the endangered species
   D. All of the above

9. National forest policy for Pakistan – The needs and principles in the case of Pakistan are:

   A. Pakistan’s mainstay is agriculture, which is dependent on canal irrigation. Sound management of watersheds should, therefore, constitute the basic objective of forest policy
   B. Because of inadequate forest resources Pakistan must concentrate on developing new plantations.
   C. The country is heavily populated and faces an energy crisis. Since there is little scope to increase the area of state forests, agro-forestry programmes should be of vital concern to meet fuelwood requirements.
   D. Both (a) & (b)
   E. None of these

10. National forest policy for Pakistan means:

    A. Pakistan mainstary is agriculture which is dependent on canal irrigation. Sound management of watersheds should, therefore, constitute the basic objective of forest policy
    B. Because of inadequate forest resources Pakistan must concentrate on developing new plantations.
    C. Both (a) & (b)
    D. None of these