student activity 

Factual Questions (Recall-Based)

1. What percentage of Bhutan is covered with forest?

2. What is the minimum forest cover mandated by Bhutan’s Constitution?

3. What percentage of Bhutan’s land is protected under the environmental conservation system?

4. Name any two national parks in Bhutan.

5. Who introduced green policies in Bhutan?

6. Which King emphasized the environment as a “priceless treasure”?

7. In which year did Bhutan receive the Champions of the Earth Award?

8. Who awarded the J. Paul Getty Conservation Leadership Award to Bhutan?

9. What are biological corridors and why are they important?

Understanding and Conceptual Questions

11. Why is Bhutan considered one of the top ten biodiversity hotspots in the world?

12. How does Bhutan’s Constitution promote environmental conservation?

13. What role does the government play in environmental conservation?

14. How is the environment linked to Gross National Happiness?

15. Why is environmental conservation important for Bhutan’s hydropower sector?

16. What environmental challenges does Bhutan face today despite conservation efforts?

17. Why is every Bhutanese considered a trustee of the environment?

18. How does Parliament contribute to environmental conservation?

19. What is the significance of the National Environment Protection Act 2007?

20. How does tourism benefit from environmental conservation in Bhutan?

Analytical and Critical Thinking Questions

21. In what ways do forests support Bhutan’s rural economy?

22. What might happen if Bhutan fails to conserve its rivers and forests?

23. How has Bhutan’s leadership contributed to its global reputation in conservation?

24. Compare Bhutan’s approach to environmental protection with other countries (open-ended).

25. Do you think Bhutan can maintain its environmental standards as it develops further? Why or why not?