Computer Applications in the Forestry Department is one of the most important topics of syllabus for the exams in the Forestry Department exams that will be conducted by the JKSSB in the month of November. These MCQs are very important for the revision of this topic. IN order to practise these questions one will know his level for examination. These multiple-choice questions cover GIS, Remote Sensing, AI, Drones, IoT, and Digital Apps in forestry field operations. Useful for UPSC, JKSSB, SSC, and State PSC exams. These MCQs will help you prepare for the upcoming forest department exams in Jammu and Kashmir, including Forest Inspector, Forest Guard, and social forestry exams.
1. Which technology is mainly used for mapping forest boundaries and habitat monitoring?
Answer: b) GIS
Explanation: GIS is widely used for mapping, afforestation planning, and soil-water analysis.
2. The BHUVAN portal is managed by:
Answer: b) ISRO
Explanation: BHUVAN is ISRO’s satellite-based geoportal used for forestry and environmental monitoring.
3. How many forest boundary pillars were geo-tagged in J&K?
Answer: c) 91,175
Explanation: J&K forest department geo-tagged 91,175 pillars using GPS/DGPS.
4. Which remote sensing satellite is used for forest fire risk detection in India?
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Landsat, Sentinel-2, and BHUVAN are all used for forest fire monitoring.
5. LiDAR in forestry is mainly used for:
Answer: b) Tree height & canopy structure
Explanation: LiDAR creates 3D models for biomass and carbon stock assessment.
6. Which simulation model predicts wildfire spread?
Answer: c) FARSITE
Explanation: FARSITE simulates fire behavior using weather, terrain & vegetation data.
7. The i-Tree Eco software recently seen in news is mainly used to:
Answer: c) Quantify ecosystem services
Explanation: i-Tree Eco calculates carbon sequestration, pollution absorption, etc.
8. In J&K, which app is used for AI-powered staff patrol tracking?
Answer: b) AI-AMS
Explanation: AI-AMS logs attendance, patrols, nursery work & offenses with geotags.
9. XyloTron helps in identifying:
Answer: c) Wood species
Explanation: XyloTron is an AI tool for wood identification, preventing illegal logging.
10. Drones in forestry are not used for:
Answer: c) Streamflow monitoring
Explanation: Streamflow is tracked using FLOW/IoT sensors, not drones.
11. Which tool uses AI + LiDAR to analyze tree density?
Answer: b) AID-FOREST
Explanation: AID-FOREST integrates AI & LiDAR for forest structure analysis.
12. Camera traps with AI in J&K are used for:
Answer: b) Snow leopard monitoring
Explanation: Camera traps with AI are used for Hangul deer, black bear & snow leopard studies.
13. Which system replaced manual timber transit permits in J&K?
Answer: b) NTPS
Explanation: The National Transit Pass System enables online digital timber permits for individuals willing to cut timber for personal use.
14. The Van Agni app provides:
Answer: c) Forest fire alerts
Explanation: Van Agni (FSI app) gives forest fire alerts, especially for Jammu foothills.
15. Which decision support tool integrates GIS & logic models for planning?
Answer: a) EMDS
Explanation: EMDS is an Ecosystem Management Decision Support tool used in the department of forests and ecology.
16. e-Green Watch is mainly used for:
Answer: c) CAMPA fund monitoring
Explanation: e-Green Watch tracks plantations & CAMPA fund utilization.
17. SWAT tool in forestry is used for:
Answer: b) Watershed modeling
Explanation: SWAT is used for soil erosion and watershed health assessment.
18. Which USGS tool monitors streamflow in alpine lakes?
Answer: a) FLOW
Explanation: FLOW tracks water movement and discharge in mountain streams.
19. JKRIS in J&K stands for:
Answer: a) J&K Remote Sensing Information System
Explanation: JKRIS is a centralized geospatial portal under J&K SDI.
20. PFMS is used in forestry for:
Answer: c) Fund & wage tracking
Explanation: PFMS is a tool and portal that ensures transparency in fund flow and afforestation project monitoring.
21. IoT sensors in alpine forests are used to track:
Answer: b) Microclimate & wildlife
Explanation: IoT sensors measure temperature, humidity, and wildlife movement.
22. AI predictive analytics in Kashmir is used for:
Answer: b) Pest outbreak prediction
Explanation: AI models predict pine beetle and climate change impacts in Kashmir forests.
23. Robotic forest inventory systems help in:
Answer: b) Automated tree counting
Explanation: Robotic systems enable automatic tree measurement & biomass estimation.
24. Which state developed IFMS integrating AI, GPS & drones?
Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: UP’s Integrated Forest Management System combines AI, drones, and satellite data.
25. Which state uses AI dashboard to detect encroachment within 24 hours?
Answer: c) Haryana
Explanation: Haryana’s AI-enabled dashboard flags encroachments using satellite data.
Conclusion: These 25 MCQs will not only increase your knowledge but also check your level and preparition level in the upcomming exams . So practice and share these MCQs very well
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