Social Forestry MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is Social Forestry primarily aimed at? (A) Industrial timber production (B) Enhancing urban infrastructure (C) Improving forest management through community involvement (D) Large-scale logging operations 2. Which of the following is a key objective of Social Forestry? (A) Maximizing timber yield (B) Expanding agricultural land (C) Community empowerment and environmental conservation (D) Developing urban areas 3. What role do local communities play in Social Forestry? (A) They manage and protect forest resources (B) They are passive observers (C) They conduct large-scale deforestation (D) They build urban infrastructure 4. Which practice is commonly associated with Social Forestry? (A) Reforestation and afforestation projects (B) Clear-cutting forests for agriculture (C) Intensive industrial logging (D) Expanding mining activities 5. In Social Forestry, what is the primary benefit of agroforestry systems? (A) Enhancing biodiversity and providing economic benefits to farmers (B) Increasing timber production (C) Maximizing soil erosion (D) Depleting water resources 6. Which organization is often involved in implementing Social Forestry programs? (A) World Bank (B) Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) (D) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 7. What is one of the major challenges in Social Forestry? (A) Adequate forest cover (B) Excessive government funding (C) Strong community engagement (D) Lack of technical expertise 8. How does Social Forestry contribute to climate change mitigation? (A) By increasing carbon emissions (B) By promoting deforestation (C) By expanding urban areas (D) By enhancing carbon sequestration through forest growth 9. Which type of forest management is emphasized in Social Forestry? (A) Industrial forestry (B) Urban forestry (C) Large-scale clear-cutting (D) Community-based forest management 10. What is the primary focus of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) in Social Forestry? (A) Government control of forest resources (B) Expansion of agricultural land (C) Exclusive use of forest resources by private companies (D) Involvement of local communities in decision-making and management 11. Which of the following is a benefit of community forests in Social Forestry? (A) Increased pollution levels (B) Increased forest degradation (C) Decreased biodiversity (D) Enhanced local livelihoods and ecological benefits 12. What is a common method used in Social Forestry to restore degraded lands? (A) Mining (B) Agroforestry (C) Urban expansion (D) Industrial agriculture 13. Which term refers to the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes? (A) Agroforestry (B) Silviculture (C) Logging (D) Urban forestry 14. In Social Forestry, what does the term ‘community forestry’ refer to? (A) Forests managed by local communities for their benefits (B) Forests managed solely by government agencies (C) Large-scale timber plantations (D) Urban green spaces 15. One of the goals of Social Forestry related to biodiversity is: (A) To increase monoculture plantations (B) To promote invasive species (C) To reduce habitat diversity (D) To enhance and protect forest biodiversity 16. Which of the following best describes ‘forestry extension’ in Social Forestry? (A) Direct government control over forests (B) Limiting community involvement in forest management (C) Expanding industrial logging operations (D) Providing technical assistance and education to communities 17. A common goal of Social Forestry programs in developing countries is: (A) Reducing forest cover (B) Promoting large-scale industrial agriculture (C) Expanding urban infrastructure (D) Combating desertification and improving rural livelihoods 18. In Social Forestry, the approach that involves local communities in planning and implementation is: (A) Top-down management (B) Industrial forestry (C) Participatory approach (D) Government-only approach 19. What is the role of ‘forest user groups’? (A) They are responsible for large-scale logging (B) They expand urban areas (C) They manage and protect community forests (D) They engage in deforestation activities 20. One of the key benefits of incorporating trees into agricultural systems is: (A) Increased soil erosion (B) Improved soil fertility and increased crop yields (C) Reduced biodiversity (D) Decreased water availability