FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: The Kerala Forest Act and Rule - II PAPER
Date of
Examination
29-08-2019
Question1:-Every Forest Officer shall have power to evict encroachments in
A:-Reserved Forests or other lands under the control of the Forest Department
B:-Revenue land
C:-PWD Roadside adjoining to Reserve Forests
D:-All land owned by Government
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The Forest Range Officer shall, within _________ from the date of receipt of the pass from Divisional Forest Officer for transporting timber from the private land, shall stamp the timber and hand over the pass to the applicant.
A:-24 hrs
B:-One month
C:-Three days
D:-One week
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Every officer seizing any property shall report of such seizure to the Magistrate having jurisdiction ________ A:-within 24 hours
B:-as soon as possible
C:-within 2 days
D:-within one month
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-On completion of the Forest Settlement enquiry into all claims preferred the Forest Settlement Officer shall forward to the Forest Officer A:-Detailed and complete list of claims he has admitted, together with the map of the Reserve
B:-Details of claims made by the claimants
C:-Draft Reserve Notification
D:-List of claims not admitted by him
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-''Specified tree'' in Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005 means
A:-Fruit bearing trees
B:-Anjili, jack tree, cassia etc
C:-Tamarind, softwood treesetc
D:-Teak, Rosewood, Irul, Thempavuetc
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Forest offence means
A:-Any offence made inside the forest area
B:-Offences made in the presence of a Forest Officer
C:-Offences punishable under Kerala Forest Act, 1961
D:-Offences charged before Court of Law
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-The First Information Report on Forest Offence before Court of law is made by
A:-Form II report
B:-Form I report
C:-Investigation report
D:-Mahazar report
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-An export way permit shall be printed in
A:-White paper
B:-Yellow paper
C:-Red paper
D:-Pink paper
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-How many sections are there in Forest (Conservation) Act 1980
A:-Five
B:-Two
C:-Ten
D:-Nine
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Seizure of property liable to confiscation, when there is reason to believe that Forest Offence has been committed is under ________ of Kerala Forest Act.
A:-61A
B:-61B
C:-46
D:-52
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Any Forest Officer not below the rank of _______ is given power to release the articles seized under section 52. A:-Ranger
B:-Forester
C:-Asst. Conservator of Forests
D:-Dy. Ranger
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-The Kerala Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Price) Act, 1978 is to
A:-For levy of sales tax and calculation there on
B:-Ensure that forest produces particularly timber including bamboo and soft wood like eucalyptus is not sold less than the selling price fixed C:-Ensure maximum supply of raw materials to industries
D:-Ensure that the forest produce is not sold above the selling price fixed
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-Which section of Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972 authorises any forest officer to stop any vehicle, search any premises, if he has reason to believe that any person has committed an offence against this Act
A:-27
B:-52
C:-50
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Whoever with intention of damage alters, moves, destroys or defaces boundary mark of any forest A:-shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend two years
B:-is not considered as a forest offence
C:-shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or both
D:-shall be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The Forest Settlement Officer may, at any time, join any number of claims
A:-When the subject of a claim is so vaguely described
B:-Provided that they are all situated in the same proposed reserve
C:-When a claim refers partly to a land
D:-When the applications are submitted together
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-A Forest Officer within the meaning of Kerala Forest Act is
A:-An officer not below the rank of a Forest Range Officer
B:-Divisional Forest Officer
C:-Officers appointed through PSC
D:-Any person employed to carry out the Act
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-All passes issued by the officers of the Forest Department, whether for export to places outside the state or for transport within the state, of timber and other forest produce shall, except as provided in Rules 5, 6, 7 and 8 be in
A:-FORM 'A'
B:-FORM No. 11
C:-FORM 'B'
D:-Form III
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-The Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Mainteance) Rules, 2003 Rules Insist that the owner shall report within _______, to the Chief Wildlife Warden or to the officer authorized by him, the death of an elephant.
A:-2 days
B:-24 hours
C:-one week
D:-30 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-The Kerala Forest Development Fund cannot be utilised for one of following
A:-promotion of regeneration
B:-erection of cairns
C:-salary of forest officers
D:-fire protection works
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-A lorry seized under section 52 of Kerala Forest Act, confiscated by a Divisional Forest Officer is released by Conservator of Forests after hearing, this is in accordance with section _______ of Kerala Forest Act.
A:-61C
B:-61A
C:-61D
D:-61
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-King cobra is in schedule _______ of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
A:-I
B:-II
C:-III
D:-IV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-A property mark registered shall be valid
A:-for All State of Kerala
B:-only for the particular depot mentioned in the certificate of registration
C:-for the entire nation
D:-Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Passes for timber and other forest produce collected from private lands shall be printed in ______ paper. A:-Red
B:-White
C:-Yellow
D:-Pink
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-Under the Kerala Rules for Payment of compensation to victims of attack by Wild Animals 1980, one of the following is not eligible for compensation
A:-Person under influence of alcohol
B:-Resident of far off village
C:-Persons convicted in Police Crimes
D:-Persons convicted in any Forest Offence
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Timber includes
A:-felled trees in teak plantation
B:-bamboos and stumps
C:-all above is correct
D:-all above are wrong
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Chairman of the Ecologically Fragile Land Claim Dispute Redressal Committee is
A:-RDO
B:-Divisional Forest Officer/Wildlife Warden
C:-Conservator of Forests
D:-Custodian of Vested Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Which of the following statement is false?
A:-No person shall, possess or transport any quantity of sandalwood in excess of one kilogram
B:-No person shall, possess or transport any quantity of sandalwood oil in excess of one hundred milliliter
C:-The authorised officer may issue license for the possession or transport of sandlwood oil in excess of one hundred milliliter to the licensed manufacturers of cosmetics and drugs
D:-Religious institutions do not have any restriction in possessing or acquiring sandal wood
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-In the case of forest produce imported from other states the pass shall be in Form IV printed on
A:-red paper
B:-white paper
C:-yellow paper
D:-all above are incorrect
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Property Mark Registration are issued by
A:-Wildlife Wardens
B:-Divisional Forest Officer
C:-Conservator of Forests
D:-Chief conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-The kerala Forest Act 1961 has been amended and a new chapter ''VI A'' inserted to
A:-restrict cutting and sale of sandal wood tree
B:-regulate transport of timber
C:-impose restriction on cultivation of Ganja
D:-restrict felling in hilly areas
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Government may disreserve any forest or any portion thereof by section _______ of Kerala Forest Act. A:-25
B:-41
C:-61
D:-26
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-A Forest Offence is committed and when offender is not known or cannot be found, the thondy materials involved in the offence A:-The court may direct it to be released
B:-The Magistrate may confiscate and hand over possession to DFO
C:-The Conservator may order to confiscate the thondy materials
D:-All the above are wrong statments
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-A Forest Officer not below the rank of an Asst. Conservator of Forests holding charge of a Division may release any property and withdraw any charge made in respect of such property according to ________ section of Kerala Forest Act.
A:-78
B:-61A
C:-61
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 defines captive animal as
A:-Domesticated animal
B:-Any animal rescued
C:-Wounded animal
D:-Any animal, specified in schedule I, schedule II, schedule III or schedule IV
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Forest Conservancy Act has done considerable improvement to Wildlife by
A:-Restricting de-reservation of forests regulating use of forest land for non-forest purposes
B:-Implementing regulations to management of wildlife
C:-Assisting with adequate funding
D:-Fire protection
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-As per the Cattle-trespass Act, 1871
A:-Trespasses by cattle into Reserve Forest is not an offence
B:-Cattles are allowed to graze in Reserve Forests
C:-Pounds shall be established
D:-Above is not true
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-In Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, one of the following is a ''non-forest purpose''.
A:-Establishment of check-posts
B:-Clearing of any forest land or portion thereof for-horticultural crops of medicinal plants
C:-Construction of water holes for wildlife
D:-Construction of fire line
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-The ecologically fragile lands vested in Government under section 3 and 4 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act shall be deemed to be _______
A:-Reserve Forest
B:-Wildlife Sanctuary
C:-Biosphere Reserve
D:-National Park
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Before a captive elephant is transported from one place to another
A:-The vehicle has to be inspected by Motor Vehicle department
B:-The elephant has to be inspected by a Forest Officer
C:-The veterinary doctor shall inspect the elephant and issue a fitness certificate
D:-Bathing the elephant is compulsory
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-In the case of timber transported from place to place within the state by merchants who have registered their property marks, the pass shall be
A:-Form IV in white paper
B:-Form IV in red paper
C:-Not required
D:-Printed in yellow paper
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-A register of property mark shall be maintained in each division
A:-Showing all property mark registered in the division
B:-containing full particulars of all registered property marks in the state
C:-Containing all property mark registered in the circle
D:-Impressions of all property marks registered in India
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Kerala Forest (Regulation of Sawmills and Other Wood Based Industrial Units) Rules 2012 is to impose restriction on A:-establishment of saw mills or wood based industries within 5 km radius of reserved forests
B:-transporting of wood to saw mills
C:-dumping logs in saw mills
D:-stacking of longs by elephant in saw mill dumping yards
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-No captive elephant shall be made to walk for more than _______ at a strech.
A:-thirty minutes
B:-three hours
C:-one hour
D:-two hours
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Every application for extension of period of validity of pass issued as per Transit Rules, 1975 shall be A:-forwarded to the Village Officer for verification
B:-rejected
C:-extended immediately
D:-treated as an application for new pass
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-The Supreme Court has passed an order on 14.02.2000, as well as provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 A:-rights and concessions can be enjoyed in the Protected Area (PAs)
B:-dead and wind fallen trees may be collected from Wildlife Sanctuaries
C:-rights and concessions cannot be enjoyed in the Protected Area (PAs)
D:-all the above are false statements
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-While transporting ivory of wild elephant poached, a vehicle has been seized, the vehicle is confiscated to Government as per section A:-Kerala Forest Act 61-A
B:-Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
C:-Kerala Forest Act Section 52
D:-Wildlife (Protection) Act Section 39(1)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-One of the following tree is not included in Kerala Preservation of Trees (amendment) Act, 2003
A:-Sandalwood
B:-Anjili
C:-Rose-wood
D:-Thempavu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-The Authorised Officer as per Section 3 of Kerala Restriction on cutting and Destruction of Valuable Trees Act 1974, is A:-Divisional Forest Office
B:-Wildlife Warden
C:-Range Officer
D:-Dy. Ranger
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Provision for appeal is provided in the _______ having jurisdiction over the area against any order of confiscation under S.61A and revision under S.61C.
A:-Magistrate Court
B:-Civil Court
C:-District Judge
D:-High Court
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-A person to whom any land is assigned under the Kerala Private Forest (Vesting and Assignment) Rule, 1974 is A:-complainant
B:-allottee
C:-consignee
D:-assignee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-An Authorised Officer under section 3(2) of Kerala Forest (Regulation of saw mils and other Wood-Based Industrial Units) Rules, 2012 is an officer not below the rank of ________ having jurisdiction over the area.
A:-Conservator of Forests
B:-Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Assistant Conservator of Forests
D:-Range Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-The duties of holders of Forest Rights in Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006, include
A:-Wildlife damage of crops of adjoining village
B:-Cultivation of land within forest area
C:-Restriction of collection of NTFP
D:-Ensure that adjoining catchment area, water sources and other ecological sensitive areas are adequately protected Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Forest Officers shall have the powers of the Police Officers for investigation or prevention of forest offences vide section _______ of Kerala Forest Act.
A:-52
B:-66
C:-27
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-A Forest Officer may arrest a suspect without warrant, if ______
A:-there is reason to believe that the suspect will abscond
B:-he is a person known to the officer
C:-the suspect refuses to show the other offenders
D:-he do not reside in nearby village
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Subsidiary pass book is issued by the Divisional Forest Officer
A:-if the felling area is far away from the Forest Depot
B:-to transport the forest produce from forest depots to private depots
C:-if the depot is situated in other range jurisdiction
D:-if difficulty is experienced in moving forest product covered by Form No V pass in one consignment
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-Which of the following statement is not true, with reference to confiscation under 61A of Forest Act A:-Authorised Officer under the Act has no magisterial or judicial function
B:-No party has a right to cross-examine the officials involved in seizure as witness
C:-Financier of the vehicle, who is not a registered owner, is not entitled benefit under Section 61B(2)
D:-Value of contraband goods compared to value of the vehicle is not a relevant factor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Scheduled rate means
A:-A uniform minimum price fixed by Government for sale of forest produces
B:-Tax collected at a fixed rate
C:-The amount to be remitted by the Contractor
D:-Price of forest produce scheduled to be sold
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Form I report is prepared by the
A:-Forest Guard
B:-Forest Officer who has witnessed the offence
C:-Forester
D:-Dy. Ranger
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Under Kerala Forest Produces (Fixation of Selling Prices) Act, selling price is refixed by
A:-Chief Conservator of Forests
B:-Conservator of Forests
C:-VSSC
D:-Expert committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Minimum punishment of imprisonment for acts prohibited in Reserved Forests, as Kerala Forest (Amendment) Act, 1993 is A:-one year
B:-six months
C:-one month
D:-five years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-The Kerala Forest (Amendment Act) 2010-provisions relating to Sandalwood states
A:-No restriction in cutting and removing sandalwood from own house hold property
B:-Owner permitted to cut and remove sandalwood from an area less than one Ha
C:-No owner of any land or any other person shall, without previous permission in writing of the authorised officer, cut, remove or sell any sandal tree in the land in his possession or ownership
D:-May cut and removed dead sandalwood trees by the owner
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Government may suspend any rights in Reserved Forests by Section _______ of Forest Act.
A:-52
B:-28
C:-20
D:-27
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003 is to ensure
A:-Preservation of heritage
B:-Sustainable management of Forests
C:-Restriction of felling of trees
D:-Maintaining ecological balanced and conserving the bio-diversity
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-Investigations and surveys carried out in connection with projects such as transmission lines, Hydro-electric projects etc, if do not involve clearing of forest, cutting trees etc.
A:-Prior Permission of Central Govt. not required
B:-Details of projects to be submitted to Central Govt.
C:-Permission of Central Gov. is mandatory
D:-Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 prohibits above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-The Forest Settlement Officer, after expiry of the period in the proclamation shall inspect Proposed reserve to A:-to settle the claims
B:-verify the nature of growth
C:-verify whether the map is drawn correctly
D:-rectify the disputes on ownership
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Custodian appointed under the Kerala (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003 is A:-Divisional Forest Officer
B:-Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Dy. Conservator of Forests
D:-Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972 defines ''Habitat''
A:-as residence constructed to suit the surroundings
B:-animals with interesting eating habits
C:-habit of animals
D:-includes land, water or vegetation which is the natural home of any wild animal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Renewal of ownership certificate of Captive elephant is for
A:-every year
B:-every two year
C:-every five years
D:-renewal is not stipulated in the rules
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Circumstances under which wild animals be permitted to permitted to hunt is under section _____ of 'wildlife (protection Act), 1972 A:-11
B:-51
C:-15
D:-17
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Permanent improvements in Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Rule 2007, means A:-improvement to holdings
B:-any work or products of work which add the value of the holding
C:-to improve permanently
D:-agriculture in the holding land
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-The Kerala Forest Produce Transit Rules, 1975, insist that any person desiring to export timber or other forest produce outside India shall obtain a clearance order in
A:-Form C
B:-C Form
C:-Form III
D:-Form No. 11
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Impressions of a property mark registered by a Divisional Forest Officer shall be furnished by him to all ________ for information. A:-Forest Stations
B:-Range Officers
C:-Other Divisional Forest Officers
D:-Timber merchants
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2003, insist that the mahout shall ensure that the elephant gets a thorough bath _______
A:-once in a month
B:-two times a week
C:-once in a week
D:-every day
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-As per the Forest Settlement Rules, 1965, one of the following is not true
A:-The Forest Officer attending an enquiry of Forest Settlement Officer, shall have powers similar to those of a defendant in a Civil Suit B:-Court fees shall be required to be remitted by the Forest Officer
C:-The Forest Officer peruse and take copies of any documents or evidence
D:-The Forest Officer may cross-examine witnesses
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The sanctioning authority of the compensation under Kerala Rules for Payment of Compensation to victims of Attack by Wild Animals 1980 is
A:-The Divisional Forest Officer/Wildlife Warden having jurisdiction over the area where accident/incident occurred B:-The Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Chief Wildlife Warden
D:-Range Officer of the area where accident/incident occurred
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The Kerala Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Price) Rules defines ''Billets'' as
A:-Any log
B:-Short logs
C:-Timber having length of one meter or less
D:-Timber with girth less than 80cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Revision of confiscation of vehicle by Conservator of Forests may be done
A:-On the recommendations of investigating officer only
B:-By recommendations of authorised officer only
C:-On the instructions of Chief Conservator of Forest
D:-Suomoto
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-No forest offence can be said to have been committed if
A:-Unless the accused are arrested
B:-It is definitely established that forest produce belongs to Government
C:-The witness is not present in the court
D:-Independent witness is not present
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Kerala Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Price) Rules defines ''Market'' price as
A:-Average value for a particular forest produce for a quarter of a year as computed by the Bureau of Economics and Statistics B:-Market rate for each produce in the market
C:-The highest rate obtained for each produce in the market
D:-The highest price offered by a bidder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-All unmarked timber shall be deemed to be the property of Government
A:-and no claims are admitted
B:-it is taken into stock by Govt. timber depot
C:-unless and until any person established his right
D:-claim has to be established through court of law
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-Forest Officers shall not trade in timber or forest produce as principal or agent in the State or outside, is provided in Kerala Forest Act section _______
A:-27
B:-3
C:-52
D:-75
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Evidence recorded by a Forest Officer not below the rank of Asst, Conservator of Forests is admissible before criminal court, provided the evidence is taken in the Presence of the acused is provided in section ______ Forest Act.
A:-75
B:-72
C:-6
D:-26
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-When an order of confiscation of any property has been passed and no appeal has been presented, such property A:-shall vest in the Government free from all encumbrances
B:-shall vest in the Government with all encumbrances
C:-may be released to the accused
D:-do not vest in Government
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-A Magistrate may direct the sale of any property seized under section 52 is in accordance with section ________ of Kerala Forest Act. A:-59
B:-60
C:-58
D:-27
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-The Administrator of Kerala Forest Development Fund is
A:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
B:-Chief Wildlife Warden
C:-Divisional Forest Officer
D:-Chief Conservator of Forest (Development)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-One of the following do not fall in purposes for which private forest may be reserved, as per Kerala Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Rules.
A:-Farm forestry
B:-Tribal welfare
C:-Shelter belts
D:-Soil and moisture conservation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-The Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005, is
A:-an act to promote cultivation of trees in non-forest areas of the state
B:-to promote deforestation in
C:-to prohibit cutting trees in slopes
D:-to assure minimum price for timber
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-A pass issued under the Kerala Forest Produce Transit Rules, 1975
A:-May exceed one lorry load
B:-Shall be for the whole quantity sold
C:-Shall not be for more than one unit of transport
D:-All above statements are wrong
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-For the identification of the ecologically fragile lands, an _______ committee may formulated.
A:-Adhoc
B:-Expert
C:-Legislative
D:-Advisory
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Power to seize timber and other articles involved in the commission of the offence in the Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005.
A:-Not below the rank of a Range
B:-Not below the rank a Forester
C:-Not below the rank of a Forest Guard
D:-All the above statements are wrong
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Penalty for contravention of the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 is
A:-Punishable with simple imprisonment for a period which may extend to fifteen days
B:-Find upto 5000/Rs.
C:-Will recover the loss made to Forests
D:-Punishable with simple imprisonment for a period which may extend to thirty days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-To possess one of the following ownership certificate of Chief Wildlife Warden is not required
A:-Ivory
B:-Captive elephant
C:-Peacock feather
D:-Peacock
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-The Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2003 instructs
A:-The organisers of festival that when the elephant is in musth shall be got examined by a Veterinary Doctor B:-The organisers of festivals shall submit in writing the details of programmes to the Range Officer having jurisdiction over the area C:-It is the organisers' duty to see that the elephant is properly fed
D:-Above statements are not true
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-A reed, as per Kerala Forest Act is a
A:-Timber
B:-Plant
C:-Bamboo
D:-Grass
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-The owner of a specified tree may transport it from one place to another
A:-With a prescribed pass from the Forest Department
B:-With a permit from the Village Officer
C:-With a self declaration
D:-With declaration to the Range Officer having jurisdiction over the area on number of tress cut, species, quantity etc. Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Section 4 of the Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986 (35 to 1986) is repealed with
A:-Wildlife (preservation) Amendment Act 2002
B:-Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment)
C:-Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005
D:-Traditional Dwellers Act 2006
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005, insist that on receipt of Declaration for cutting and removing specified trees
A:-Every declaration filed under sub-section (1) shall be acknowledge by the Forest Range Officer
B:-The private land must be inspected by the Forest Officer
C:-May insist to produce a certificate from Village Officer on ownership
D:-Recommend for issue of a transport pass to DFO
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Under Kerala Forest Act one of the following offences cannot be compounded
A:-Clearing undergrowth
B:-Mining
C:-Altering boundary stone wall
D:-Girdling of trees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-If the timber of a specified tree is transported from a non-forest land within ______ from the Reserve Forest boundary, necessary inspection shall be conducted by the Forest Range Officer within 15 days.
A:-500 mts
B:-one km
C:-10 km
D:-five km
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-One of the following is not defined as Forest Produce in the Kerala Forest Act 1961
A:-Timber
B:-Charcoal
C:-Ivory
D:-Gum
Correct Answer:- Option-C