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1) Multi choice Question

Q.1) According to Economic Survey 2022-23, Average annual growth rate of Indian
agriculture sector is _______________ during the last six years.
[1] 3.3%
[2] 3.6%
[3] 4%
[4] 4.3%
*[5] 4.6%
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[SOLUTION] India's agriculture sector has been witnessing robust growth with an average annual growth
rate of 4.6 per cent over the last six years.

Q.2) A sub-scheme of PKVY, was launched in ____________________ to assist farmers in

adopting traditional indigenous practices for encouraging all forms of ecological farming,
including Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).

[1] 2015-16
[2] 2016-17
[3] 2017-18
[4] 2018-19
*[5] 2019-20
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[SOLUTION] A sub-scheme of PKVY, was launched in 2019-20 to assist farmers in adopting
traditional indigenous practices for encouraging all forms of ecological farming, including Zero-
Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).

• The scheme focuses on capacity building, training, handholding, and on-field

demonstration of natural farming through champion farmers.
• Under the BPKP, 4.09 lakh ha of land have been brought under Natural farming in 8
States (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha,
Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu).
Q.3) Till December 2022, the NFSA provided, for coverage of up to 75 per cent of the rural
and up to 50 per cent of the urban population highly subsidised food grains at ₹1/2/3 per
kg for coarse grains/wheat/rice, respectively, at the rate of _________________ kg per family
per month to households covered under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and at the rate of
___________ kg per person per month to priority households.

*[1] 35; 5
[2] 5; 35
[3] 50; 10
[4] 10; 50
[5] 25; 5
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[SOLUTION] The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ms. Sadhvi
Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed, that under the National Food
Security Act, 2013 (NFSA), while Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households that constitute the poorest of
the poor are legally entitled to receive 35 kg of foodgrains per family per month, priority households
are entitled to 5 kg per person per month.

Q.4) It has been found from researchers that the ……………of a child’s) is a defining
moment in terms nutritional management and good health?
[1] first 800 days
[2] first 700 days
[3] first 900 days
*[4] first 1000 days
[5] first 1100 days
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[SOLUTION] It has been found from researchers that the first 1,000 days of a child’s
life (i.e., from conception of child in mother’s womb till 2nd birthday of the child)
is a defining moment in terms nutritional management and good health. Thus, the
holistic management of nutrition, health and well-being has emerged as a significantly
important dimension, especially for the women and children in rural India.

Q.5) The proportion of overweight/obese adult women in India increased from

12.6% in 2006 to ………...in 2016?
[1] 20.5%
[2] 21.7%
*[3] 20.7%
[4] 23.7%
[5] 24.7%
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[SOLUTION] Between 1975 and 2016, the global proportion of adult women (aged 20
years) with obesity climbed from 6% to 15%. The proportion of overweight/obese
adult women in India nearly quadrupled from 12.6% in 2006 to 20.7% in 2016. It is
predicted that by 2025 more than 21% of women in the world will have obesity.

Q.6) Which of the following crop is highly sensitive to increases in maximum daily
temperature?
[1] Jowar
[2] Bajra
*[3] Wheat
[4] Sorghum
[5] Pearl Millet
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[SOLUTION] The research revealed that ‘Wheat is highly sensitive to increases in
maximum daily temperature in its multiple stages of growth during the post-monsoon,
dry winter season. In comparison, Jowar is able to handle increase on yields. In addition,
wheat requires 1.4 times more water than Jowar owing to the extension of its growth
cycle into the summer.

Q.7) According to research by the Indian Council of Medical Research, malnutrition

contributes ……. of all diseases in India?
[1] 10% & 12%
[2] 12% & 15%
*[3] 15% & 20%
[4] 20% & 25%
[5] 25% & 30%
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[SOLUTION] According to research by the Indian Council of Medical Research,
malnutrition contributes 15% and 20% of all diseases in India.

Q.8) Identify the correct statements regarding Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and
Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities
1 The scheme was approved to provide working capital loan to State
Cooperatives and Federations.
2 The scheme was launched as a part of Umbrella Scheme “Infrastructure
Development Fund “from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 500 Cr.
3 The High-Powered Committee chaired by Secretary (DADF). will decide on the
disbursement under the scheme.
4 The scheme is being implemented by the Department through NABARD.

*[1] 1 2 and 3 only

[2] 3 and 4 only
[3] 1 2 and 4 only
[4] 1 3 and 4 only
[5] All of the above
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[SOLUTION] Union Cabinet approved implementation of Supporting Dairy Cooperatives
and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO) as a part
of Umbrella Scheme “Infrastructure Development Fund “from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with
an outlay of Rs 500 Cr.
• The scheme has two components namely
o Component A; "Working Capital Loan" and
o Component B: "Interest subvention on Working Capital loan"
• The High-Powered Committee chaired by Secretary (DADF). will decide on the
disbursement under the scheme.
• Eligible Organizations: Cooperative Societies and farmer producer organizations (FPOs)
engaged in dairy activities. Must not be a defaulter in repayment of long-term loan or
working capital loan to NDDB and/or NCDC.
• The scheme is being implemented by the Department through NDDB.

Q.9) To encourage more farmers engaged in natural farming and enhance the reach
of natural farming on larger scale, Government has formulated National Mission on
Natural Farming (NMNF) by up-scaling the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati
(BPKP) to promote natural farming across the country. NMNF will cover 7.5 lakh ha
area by developing _____________________clusters in next ___________ years with total
budget outlay of Rs. 1584 crore (GoI Share).
*[1] 15000; 4
[2] 10000; 5
[3] 20000; 6
[4] 25000; 7
[5] 30000; 10
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[SOLUTION] To encourage more farmers engaged in natural farming and enhance the reach of natural
farming on larger scale, Government has formulated National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) by up-
scaling the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) to promote natural farming across the country.
NMNF will cover 7.5 lakh ha area by developing 15,000 clusters in next 4 years with total budget outlay
of Rs. 1584 crore (GoI Share).

Q.10) Which of the following crop is known as poor man’s friend’?

*[1] Potato
[2] Tomato
[3] Cotton
[4] Soyabean
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Potato is a temperate crop grown under subtropical conditions in India. The potato is a crop
which has always been the ‘poor man’s friend’. Potato is being cultivated in the country for the last more
than 300 years. Potatoes are an economical food; they provide a source of low-cost energy to the human
diet. Potatoes are a rich source of starch, vitamins especially C and B1 and minerals. They contain 20.6 per
cent carbohydrates, 2.1 per cent protein, 0.3 per cent fat, 1.1 per cent crude fibre and 0.9 per cent ash.
They also contain a good amount of essential amino acids like leucine, tryptophane and isoleucine etc.

Q.11) Which of the following crops are grown with the onset of monsoons and are harvested in the months
of September-October?
[1] Rabi
*[2] Kharif
[3] Zadi
[4] All of the above
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called kharif crops. The rainy season in
India is generally from June to September. Paddy, maize, soyabean, groundnut and cotton are kharif
crops.

Q.12) Cropping intensity means_______.

*[1] % ratio of gross cropped area to net cropped area
[2] % ratio of net cropped area to gross cropped area
[3] Ratio of number of crops in rotation to period of one rotation
[4] Ratio of number of crops and trees in rotation to period of one rotation
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Cropping intensity is expressed as the ratio of gross cropped area to net cropped area.
Agricultural production can. be increased either by bringing more and more land under cultivation or by
increasing the cropping intensity. Productivity of land or combination of both.

Q.13) Which of the following has highest seeds multiplication ratio?

*[1] Bajra
[2] Wheat
[3] Red gram
[4] Paddy
[5] All of the above
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[SOLUTION]

Q.14) Which of the following is not true regarding the precision farming?
[1] Reduction in fertilizer Chemical & seed costs
[2] Increase in yields
[3] Less affected by weather
*[4] Low-cost technology
[5] All of the above
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[SOLUTION] High cost  Lack of technical expertise knowledge and technology  Not applicable or
difficult/costly for small land holdings  Heterogeneity of cropping systems and market imperfections  Data
availability, quality and costs.  Uncertainty on returns from investments on new equipment and information
management system.

Q.15) As per FSSAI act, recommended minimum SNF content in buffalo milk:
[1] 2.0%
[2] 3.5%
[3] 5.0%
[4] 8.5%
*[5] 9.0%
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[SOLUTION]
Q.16) A highly fatal bacterial disease affecting all farm animals:
[1] Foot-and-Mouth Disease
*[2] Anthrax
[3] Black quarter
[4] Brucellosis
[5] Mastitis
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[SOLUTION] Anthrax: A highly fatal bacterial disease affecting all farm animals
Synonyms: Wool sorter's disease, Fanshi, Kalpuli Anthrax is communicable to human beings i.e., zoonotic
disease.
The disease is caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis.
SYMPTOMS:
a) Peracute – highly fatal with tarry blood oozing from, natural orifices & death
b) Acute and subacute – high fever, staggering, convulsions
c) Animal is highly bloated with all the four legs stretched out
TREATMENT: a. Penicillin b. Tetracycline

Q.17) Who is known as 'Father of the White Revolution:

[1] Swaminathan
[2] B.P. Pal
[3] Sam Pitroda
*[4] V. Kurien
[5] Harilal Chaudhari
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[SOLUTION] Verghese Kurien is known as Milkman of India and the 'Father of the White Revolution.
He was a social entrepreneur whose "billion-litre idea" and Operation Flood programme made dairy farming
India's largest self-sustaining industry and the largest rural employment provider. It made India the world's
largest milk producer from a milkdeficient nation.
Q.18) Pure Forest is a type of forest in which composition of one species not less than………
[1] 25%
[2] 40%
[3] 50%
[4] 75%
*[5] 80%
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[SOLUTION] Pure Forest is defined as a forest composed of almost entirely of one species usually to the
extent of not less than 80%

Q.19) Grape is commercial propagated by which of the following methods:

[1] Inarching
*[2] Hard Wood Cutting
[3] Patch Budding
[4] Seeds
[5] Air layering
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[SOLUTION] Grape is usually propagated by hard wood cuttings, though propagation by seed, soft
wood cuttings, layering, grafting and budding is also used in some cases.

Q.20) Fish which spend most of their lives in the sea and migrate to freshwater for breeding.
[1] Catadromous
*[2] Anadromous
[3] Amphidromous
[4] Oceanodromous
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Fish which spend most of their lives in the sea and migrate to freshwater for breeding
belongs to Anadromous category.

Q.21) How many essential mineral elements are?

[1] 17
*[2] 14
[3] 16
[4] 15
[5] 21
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[SOLUTION] There are 14 essential mineral elements- N, S, P, K Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cl, Mo, B, Mn,
Ni. C, H, O are not mineral elements.

Q.22) The bud is prepared by taking a ring of a bark, 3 cm long with the bud in the centre. In the root stock,
two transverse cut 1.5cm apart are made and these are connected with a vertical cut and a ring of bark is
removed:
[1] Chip Budding
*[2] Ring Budding
[3] Patch Budding
[4] T-budding
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Ring budding: The bud is prepared by taking a ring of a bark, 3cm long with the bud in the
centre. In the root stock, two transverse cut 1.5cm apart are made and these are connected with a vertical
cut and a ring of bark is removed. e.g., ber and cherry.

Q.23) In this process, food is heated at a sufficiently high temperature (121°C) and for long time (10-15
minutes) to destroy microbial and enzyme activity. As a result, sterilized foods have a shelf life of more than
six months:
[1] Blanching
[2] Pasteurization
*[3] Sterilization
[4] Drying
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Sterilization requires heating to temperatures greater than 100 °C (212 °F). However, C.
botulinum is not viable in acidic foods that have a pH less than 4.6. These foods can be adequately
processed by immersion in water at temperatures just below 100 °C.

Q.24) The most common preservative used in Fruit juices, syrups, jams and jellies:
[1] Nitric Acid
*[2] Benzoic acid
[3] Sodium Chloride
[4] Copper Sulphate
[5] Ammonium Sulphate
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[SOLUTION] Two chemical preservatives most commonly used in preservation of fruit and
vegetable products are (i) Benzoic acid (benzoates) in the form of Sodium Benzoate (ii) Sulphur dioxide
(Sulphites) in the form of Potassium meta-bi-sulphite
Q.25) Watershed in the range of 1,000-10,000 ha is called:
[1] Mini-watershed
[2] Micro-watershed
*[3] Milli-watershed
[4] Sub-watershed
[5] Macro watershed
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[SOLUTION] Macro watershed (> 50,000 Hect)  Sub-watershed (10,000 to 50,000 Hect)  Milli-
watershed (1000 to10000 Hect)  Micro watershed (100 to 1000 Hect)  Mini watershed (1-100 Hect)

Three types of watersheds are distinguished according to size:

o small size: < 250 km2
o medium size: between 250 km2- 2500 km2
o Large: >250 km2
A watershed is simply the geographic area through which water flows across the land and drains into a
common body of water, whether a stream, river, lake, or ocean. The watershed boundary will more or less
follow the highest ridgeline around the stream channels and meet at the bottom or lowest point of the land
where water flows out of the watershed, the mouth of the waterway.

Q.26) Which of the following committee suggested the establishment of a democratic decentralized local
government which came to be known as the Panchayati Raj:
*[1] Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
[2] Ashok Mehta Committee
[3] G V K Rao Committee
[4] L M Singhvi Committee
[5] P.K. Thungon Committee
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[SOLUTION] Recommendations by the Committee:  Three-tier Panchayati Raj system: Gram
Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.  Directly elected representatives to constitute the gram
panchayat and indirectly elected representatives to constitute the Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad. 
Planning and development are the primary objectives of the Panchayati Raj system.  Panchayat Samiti
should be the executive body and Zila Parishad will act as the advisory and supervisory body.  District
Collector to be made the chairman of the Zila Parishad.  It also requested for provisioning resources so as
to help them discharge their duties and responsibilities.

Q.27) Indian institute of spices research is situated at......

[1] Rajasthan
[2] Lucknow
[3] Varanasi
*[4] Kozhikode, Kerala
[5] Gujarat
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[SOLUTION] The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) is an autonomous organization engaged in
agricultural research related to spices in India. The institute has its headquarters in Kozhikode, Kerala and
is a subsidiary of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR-New Delhi), under the Ministry of
Agriculture.

Q.28) What is the reason for the red colour of the red soil?
[1] Phosphoric Acid
[2] Humus
[3] Nitrogen
*[4] Iron
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Red soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm, temperate, moist climate under deciduous
or mixed forest, having thin organic and organic-mineral layers black brown leached layer resting on an
alluvium red layer. Red soils are generally derived from crystalline rock. They are usually poor growing
soils, low in nutrients and humus and difficult to be cultivated because of its low water holding capacity.

Q.29) The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as ________.
*[1] Loamy soil
[2] Sandy soil
[3] Clayey soil
[4] Desert soil
[5] Laterite soil
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[SOLUTION] The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as Loamy soil. Loamy soil is a
mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt.

Q.30) Sickle leaf disease is caused due to deficiency of ……...?

[1] Boron
[2] calcium
[3] Potassium
*[4] Phosphorus
[5] All of the above
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[SOLUTION] Deficiency of phosphorous • Due to deficiency of single element (phosphorus), the life
cycle of plant can't be completed hence, Phosphorous is called as" key of life" • Deficiency imparts dark
green colour in leaves • Bronzing appearance on older leaves. • Later develops red purple coloration.
Disease: • Sickle leaf disease.

Q.31) The ability of a soil to retain positively charged ions in a form that is available to plants is known as
………...
[1] Soil Colloids
*[2] Cation Exchange Capacity
[3] Soil pH
[4] Soil buffer
[5] All of the above
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[SOLUTION] The ability of a soil to retain cations (positively charged ions) in a form that is available to
plants is known as cation exchange capacity (CEC). A soil's CEC depends on the amount and kind(s) of
colloid(s) present.

Q.32) Which country ranks first in area as well as in production of sugarcane?

*[1] Brazil
[2] India
[3] Cuba
[4] China
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Brazil: The number 1 spot goes to the country that has historically been the world's largest
producer of sugarcane and also in terms of area.

Q.33) Carbohydrate content in pulses:

[1] 22.5%
[2] 70%
[3] 23.4%
*[4] 60%
[5] 75%
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[SOLUTION] Carbohydrate content in pulses is 60–65%.

Q.34) Variety of rapeseed is:

*[1] Pusa Kalyani
[2] Kranti
[3] Varuna
[4] All of these
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Pusa Kalyani is the variety of rapeseed.

Q.35) TRYSEM stands for___________.

*[1] Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment
[2] Training of Rural Youth for Self-Development
[3] Training of Rural Youth for Self-Care
[4] Training of Rural Youth for Self-Analysis
[5] None of the above
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[SOLUTION] Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment-With a view to provide technical skills to
rural youth to equip them to take up self-employment in the fields of agriculture and allied activities,
industries, services and trade the scheme TRYSEM was launched by GOI in August 15, 1979. It now
operates as a component of IRDP.
Q.36) How many tiers are there in Panchayati Raj System ?
[1] 1
[2] 2
*[3] 3
[4] 4
[5] 5
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[SOLUTION] Three tiers of Panchayat Raj
 The Gram Panchayat
 The Panchayat Samithi or Panchayat Union
 District Development Council (Zila Parishad)

Q.37) The first Krishi Vigyan Kendra established in 1974 at_____.

[1] Nagpur
[2] Ludhiana
*[3] Pondicherry
[4] Haryana
[5] Delhi
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[SOLUTION] The first Krishi Vigyan Kendra, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Puducherry
(Pondicherry) under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. KVKs
are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non-
Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture. Usually, a KVK is associated with a local
agricultural university.
Q.38) ______________is a branch of agriculture in which deal study of Lac insect (Laccifer lacca)
domestication and lac production.
[1] Apiculture
[2] Agriculture
[3] Sericulture
[4] Fishery Science
*[5] Lac culture
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[SOLUTION] Lac Culture: The English word lac synonyms Lakh in Hindi which itself is derivative of
Sanskrit word Laksh meaning a lakh or hundred thousand

Q.39) _____________ is the branch of engineering involved with the design of farm machinery.
[1] Apiculture
[2] Sericulture
[3] Fishery science
*[4] Agriculture engineering
[5] None of the above
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[TAG] ARD
[DIFFICULTY] MEDIUM
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[QUESTION TYPE] Multi_choice
[SOLUTION] Agriculture engineering deals with soil management, land development, and
mechanization and automation of livestock farming, and with the efficient planting, harvesting, storage, and
processing of farm commodities.

Q.40) Which of the following is known as aesthetic forestry?

[1] Farm forestry
[2] Extension forestry
[3] Community forestry
*[4] Recreation forestry
[5] None of the above
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[NEGATIVE MARKS] 0.25
[TAG] ARD
[DIFFICULTY] MEDIUM
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[QUESTION TYPE] Multi_choice
[SOLUTION] Recreation forestry is the practice of forestry with the object of raising avenue/flowering
trees and shrubs mainly to serve as recreation forests for the urban and rural population. This type of
forestry is also known as Aesthetic forestry which is defined as the practice of forestry with the object of
developing or maintaining a forest of high scenic value.