Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What are Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)? (A) Products derived from logging activities (B) All products that come from forest ecosystems (C) Only fruits and nuts from forests (D) Products obtained from forest areas that do not involve timber 2. Which of the following is an example of an NTFP? (A) Timber (B) Firewood (C) Mushrooms (D) Plywood 3. What is the primary use of resins obtained from forests? (A) To make furniture (B) For medicinal purposes (C) To produce adhesives and varnishes (D) For construction materials 4. Which NTFP is commonly used in traditional medicine? (A) Bamboo (B) Ginseng (C) Rubber (D) Charcoal 5. Which of the following is a major concern regarding the collection of NTFPs? (A) Soil erosion (B) Overharvesting (C) Deforestation (D) Water pollution 6. Which product is derived from the latex of rubber trees? (A) Gum (B) Rubber (C) Resin (D) Essential oils 7. What is the role of NTFPs in local economies? (A) They increase forest cover (B) They replace timber for construction (C) They enhance soil fertility (D) They provide employment and income for local communities 8. Which of the following is a common use of bamboo in many cultures? (A) Fuel (B) Building materials and crafts (C) Soil stabilization (D) Water purification 9. What is the primary challenge in the sustainable management of NTFPs? (A) Lack of demand (B) High cost of harvesting (C) Overexploitation and habitat destruction (D) Low market value 10. Which NTFP is often used to make natural dyes and pigments? (A) Fruits (B) Seeds (C) Bark (D) Leaves 11. What does the term ‘wildcrafting’ refer to in the context of NTFPs? (A) Harvesting NTFPs from wild, unmanaged environments (B) Cultivating NTFPs in managed plantations (C) Processing NTFPs into finished products (D) Selling NTFPs in international markets 12. Which NTFP is commonly used for making traditional medicines and herbal remedies? (A) Essential oils (B) Bamboo (C) Fruit nuts (D) Charcoal 13. Which NTFP is a key ingredient in many artisanal products like baskets and mats? (A) Bamboo (B) Resin (C) Latex (D) Ginseng 14. What is the main use of mushrooms collected from forests? (A) Fuel (B) Food and medicine (C) Building materials (D) Soil enrichment 15. What type of product is obtained from the leaves of the neem tree? (A) Paper (B) Essential oils (C) Natural pesticides (D) Timber 16. Which NTFP is harvested from the fruit of the coconut palm? (A) Bamboo (B) Copra (C) Charcoal (D) Ginseng 17. Which product is typically collected from forests and used for making traditional baskets and crafts? (A) Rubber (B) Resins (C) Charcoal (D) Lianas 18. What is ‘NTFP conservation’ focused on? (A) Protecting forest ecosystems and ensuring sustainable use of NTFPs (B) Increasing timber yields (C) Enhancing agricultural productivity (D) Expanding urban areas 19. Which NTFP is widely used in the production of natural soaps and cosmetics? (A) Rubber (B) Essential oils (C) Bamboo (D) Ginseng 20. What role do NTFPs play in biodiversity conservation? (A) They reduce the need for forest land (B) They increase agricultural productivity (C) They support diverse habitats and ecosystems (D) They replace timber for construction