UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

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U9 – People, Development and Environment
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Concepts: air quality impacts Biodiversity loss fire causes forest fires GHG emissions prevention and control

Q: Which of the following statements about forest fires and environment are correct?

(A) Forest fires can release large amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions;
(B) Frequent uncontrolled forest fires can lead to loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystems;
(C) Controlled or prescribed burning is never used as a management tool in forest ecosystems;
(D) Human activities such as shifting cultivation, poaching and careless use of fire can be causes of forest fires;
(E) Forest fire smoke can affect air quality and human health over large distances;
(F) Early warning systems, community awareness and fire lines can help in forest fire prevention and control;
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