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11. Forest and Environment
108 questions 1. Which Government department leads conservation and restoration of nature in Telangana? ↓
2. What is Telangana's total forest cover, and what percentage of the state's geographical area does it represent? ↓
3. How does Telangana's forest cover percentage compare to the national average? ↓
4. Up to what percentage is the Government aiming to increase forest cover in Telangana? ↓
5. How many protected areas has the Telangana Government declared, and what is their composition? ↓
6. Which body implements environmental laws and monitors air, water, and noise pollution in Telangana? ↓
7. What technology does the Telangana Pollution Control Board use to track effluent-carrying trucks? ↓
8. What are the three major Government initiatives for environmental conservation mentioned in the chapter highlights? ↓
9. How many plant, bird, mammal, and reptile species does Telangana's biodiversity comprise? ↓
10. What total area do the 12 Protected Areas (9 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 3 National Parks) cover in Telangana? ↓
11. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to protect the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife? ↓
12. Which Article of the Indian Constitution places a fundamental duty on citizens to protect the natural environment? ↓
13. Under which four key themes does the Forest and Environment chapter organise its content? ↓
14. As per which report is Telangana's forest cover data (27,688 sq km) sourced? ↓
15. Among neighbouring states, which two states have higher forest cover than Telangana? ↓
16. Which states have the highest and lowest forest cover as a percentage of geographical area among the selected comparison states? ↓
17. Which Telangana district has the highest forest cover percentage, and what is it? ↓
18. Which three Telangana districts have the lowest forest cover percentage? ↓
19. What forest products generate revenue for Telangana, and how much revenue was generated in 2024-25? ↓
20. What proportion of Telangana's total forest cover consists of open forests, and what area does this cover? ↓
21. How much area is covered by moderately dense forests in Telangana? ↓
22. How much area is covered by very dense forests in Telangana, and what percentage share does it represent? ↓
23. What is the percentage breakdown of Telangana's forest cover by density category (Open, Moderate Dense, Scrub, Very Dense)? ↓
24. What is the goal of the Vanamahotsavam programme? ↓
25. What are the two thrust areas of the Vanamahotsavam programme? ↓
26. How many total seedlings have been planted under Vanamahotsavam so far, including rejuvenated seedlings? ↓
27. What was the plantation target and achievement under Vanamahotsavam for 2024-25? ↓
28. As of 25.11.2025, what was the plantation achievement under Vanamahotsavam for 2025-26 against the target? ↓
29. Which three districts emerged as top performers under Vanamahotsavam 2024-25, exceeding their planting targets? ↓
30. Which two districts recorded comparatively lower performance under Vanamahotsavam 2024-25? ↓
31. What was the highest and lowest district-wise achievement percentage under Vanamahotsavam for 2024-25? ↓
32. How many Protected Areas exist in Telangana, and what total area (in Acres) do they cover? ↓
33. How many Tiger Reserves does Telangana have? ↓
34. In which hills is the Amrabad Tiger Reserve located, and which river's catchment area does it serve? ↓
35. What is the core area and buffer area of Amrabad Tiger Reserve? ↓
36. What is Amrabad Tiger Reserve's rank in India by core area and by overall size? ↓
37. How has the tiger population in Amrabad Tiger Reserve grown from 2018 to 2026? ↓
38. What benchmark of breeding females was achieved in Amrabad Tiger Reserve in 2025? ↓
39. How many anti-poaching camps and camera traps are used for protection in Amrabad Tiger Reserve? ↓
40. Which indigenous tribe is employed as trackers and guides in Amrabad Tiger Reserve, and how many are involved? ↓
41. How many tiger sightings have been recorded in Amrabad Tiger Reserve since October 2025 through community-led safari circuits? ↓
42. What is the core area and buffer area of Kawal Tiger Reserve? ↓
43. Which two Tiger Reserves in neighbouring states are contiguous with Kawal Tiger Reserve's forest areas? ↓
44. As per All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2022, how many tigers are present in the Kawal Tiger Reserve core, buffer, and corridor areas? ↓
45. As per AITE 2022, how many panthers were recorded in the Telangana forest landscape, including Kawal? ↓
46. Which Wildlife Sanctuary/Tiger Reserve in Telangana has the largest area, and which the smallest? ↓
47. Which national park in Hyderabad is known as a green oasis and what area does it span? ↓
48. Which national park in Ranga Reddy is renowned for spotted deer, sambar, and wild boar? ↓
49. Which is the largest national park in Telangana, and what area does it cover? ↓
50. Which Forest Circle in Telangana has the largest total forest area, and how much? ↓
51. Which Forest Circle has the smallest total forest area (excluding Kawal TR)? ↓
52. What is the total forest area across all Forest Circles in Telangana by legal status, as per 2023-24 data? ↓
53. In which year and location was the Forest College & Research Institute (FCRI) established? ↓
54. What degree programmes does FCRI offer? ↓
55. Besides degree programmes, what other functions does FCRI perform? ↓
56. When was the Telangana Forest Development Corporation Limited (TGFDC) established, and under which Act? ↓
57. What is the primary objective of TGFDC? ↓
58. Over how much area has TGFDC developed plantations, and what are the major species covered? ↓
59. Which two schemes does TGFDC extend financial support to the Forest Department for, supporting SC/ST livelihoods? ↓
60. What is the total net area managed by TGFDC as of January 2026, and which plantation type covers the most area? ↓
61. How large is the Virtual Safari and Eco-Theme Park developed by TGFDC, and what technology does it use? ↓
62. In which two locations has TGFDC taken up large-scale Eco-Tourism projects, besides PPP mode projects? ↓
63. Which industrial clusters in Telangana have seen increasing industrial activity that has intensified pollution? ↓
64. What is the statutory authority in Telangana entrusted with implementing and enforcing environmental legislation? ↓
65. Which three central environmental Acts does TGPCB implement? ↓
66. Under which initiative has TGPCB strengthened its regulatory framework using digital systems and real-time monitoring? ↓
67. Which major industrial belts in Telangana have contributed to industrial pollution due to chemical and pharmaceutical units? ↓
68. What treatment infrastructure did industrial units collectively establish to address wastewater treatment challenges faced by small and medium units? ↓
69. How many CETPs does Telangana have, and how many are currently operational? ↓
70. What technologies do CETPs employ to treat low and high TDS effluents? ↓
71. Which CETP location has the highest treatment capacity? ↓
72. Under which Rules is Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) management carried out in Telangana? ↓
73. How many Health Care Facilities (HCFs) are registered with TGPCB under BMW Rules, and how many are bedded HCFs? ↓
74. How many Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBMWTFs) does Telangana have, and what is their combined capacity? ↓
75. What is the current daily Bio-Medical Waste generation in Telangana? ↓
76. What monitoring system are all CBMWTFs equipped with, connected to CPCB and TGPCB servers? ↓
77. How many additional CBMWTFs have been granted permission to strengthen the system for anticipated healthcare growth? ↓
78. When were the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016 notified, and by when will they be superseded by new SWM Rules 2025? ↓
79. Which body was constituted for monitoring and implementation of SWM Rules, 2016 in Telangana? ↓
80. Which notification prohibited open burning of waste and regulated the utilisation of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)? ↓
81. Under which National Green Tribunal (NGT) case number were revised action plans prepared by the MA&UD Department? ↓
82. What is the total municipal solid waste generation in Telangana, and what percentage is collected? ↓
83. Out of the total collected municipal solid waste, how much is processed and how much disposed of in secured landfills? ↓
84. What is the municipal solid waste generation in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area? ↓
85. Where is the Hyderabad Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management Project located, and what is its processing capacity? ↓
86. What is the total municipal solid waste generation in the remaining 141 ULBs outside GHMC? ↓
87. What percentage of door-to-door waste collection has been achieved in the 141 ULBs outside GHMC? ↓
88. What percentage of source segregation is reported by ULBs, and what percentage of households practise segregation at source across the State? ↓
89. How many waste-to-compost plants operate in the 141 ULBs, and what is their total capacity? ↓
90. How many Dry Resource Collection Centres (DRCCs) operate in the 141 ULBs, and what is their capacity? ↓
91. How many dump sites were identified for bio-mining across the 141 ULBs (excluding GHMC), grouped into how many clusters? ↓
92. When were work orders issued to agencies for bio-mining, and to how many agencies? ↓
93. In how many ULBs has the bio-mining process been completed, and in how many is it currently in progress? ↓
94. As of July 2025, how much legacy waste has been processed and disposed of through bio-mining? ↓
95. What was the target date for completion of bio-mining activities in all 141 ULBs, and why was it delayed? ↓
96. What is the capacity of the faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) operating at Nalla Cheruvu? ↓
97. How many FSTPs have been established across various ULBs in Telangana, and what is their aggregate capacity? ↓
98. How many bio-methanation plants are operating in Telangana, and what is their combined capacity? ↓
99. What is the capacity of the waste-to-energy plant at Jawaharnagar, and what fuel does it utilise? ↓
100. Which two ULBs have adopted the practice of converting plastic waste into pavement tiles and bricks? ↓
101. What is the "Swachh Badi" initiative, and where has it been adopted? ↓
102. Under which action plan have comprehensive municipal solid waste management plans been submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and what is the total outlay? ↓
103. What capacities are planned under CSWAP for wet waste composting, dry waste collection, landfill sites, and transfer stations? ↓
104. Around how many interlinked focus areas is the Environment component of Telangana Vision 2047 built? ↓
105. What is the overarching goal that the nine focus areas of Telangana Vision 2047 (Environment) aim to achieve? ↓
106. What are the nine focus areas of the Environment component of Telangana Vision 2047? ↓
107. Which flagship initiative will continue to spearhead efforts to achieve the 33% forest cover target as per the Way Forward section? ↓
108. Which two types of bodies will complement TGPCB's efforts for a coordinated approach to environmental conservation, as per the Way Forward? ↓