DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

IMPORTANCE OF TREES IN SOCIETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where was the Imperial Forest Research Institution set up?
A
Nainital
B
Darjeeling
C
Dehradun
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Established as Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, the Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, was first situated at Chandhbagh (the present location of the Doon School) on the Mall Road. A much larger campus at the present location was acquired ca 1923. Construction of the new buildings commenced thereafter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Dehradun. Key Points: The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up in 1906 in Dehradun. It was first established as Forest School established in 1878.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is 1864. The Indian forest services were set up in 1864. It helps in the formulation of the Indian forest act of 1865. The Imperial Forest Research Institute was set up at Dehradun in 1906.

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