Question

What is NTFP?
A. Non-tested food products
B. Non-timber forest products
C. Non-teak forest products
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: It is also known as wild forest products. It also has economic significance. It is harvested throughout the World.

Complete answer:
Option A – Non-tested food products are defined as those products which are not tested on animals such as dogs, rodents etc. mainly for identifying or providing a proof for the healthiness or safety of any food. So, it is not the correct answer.
Option B – Non-timber forest products are defined as those commodities or foods or substances which are obtained from forests other than timber which are harvested on a gradient from wild to farmed. It is also known as non-wood forest products, wild forest products, minor forest produce, special, minor, alternative and secondary forest products. Some of the examples are game animals, fur-bearers, nuts seeds, berries, mushrooms, oils, sap, foliage, fish, insects, spices etc. The abbreviation is NTFPs. So, it is the relevant answer.
Option C – Non-teak forest products are those which do not belong to the category of teak which is a tropical hardwood species of tree used for numerous purposes such as boat building, furniture etc. So, it is also not the correct answer.
Option D is an invalid option.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

Note:The prominent uses of Non-timber forest products are:-
They are used for the purpose of household subsistence.
Maintenance as well as preservation of cultural and familial traditions.
For the purpose of wild-crafting, gathering, collecting and foraging.
These forests also serve for the purpose of raw materials such as in case of pharmaceuticals, basket-making, wood carving etc.