Question

Indian Forest Service was set up in the year:
A 1865
B 1864
C 1854
D 1884

Answer 1

Hint: As we know that the term IFS stands for Indian Forest service. In 1966, it was established as Indian Forest service, before that it was known as Imperial Forest Service in the times of British India.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss about Indian Forest services. Indian Forest service is the new name given to the Imperial Forest service. Imperial forest service was established in India in 1864 by British Government ruling at that time. In 1966 the name of Imperial Forest service was changed to Indian Forest Service. The motto of Indian Forest service is ‘The Forest is Earth’s delight’ .
Dietrich Brandis was appointed as the Inspector General of Forests when the Imperial Forest services (later came to be known as Indian Forest services) was set up.
For the protection of Natural resources of forests this service was set up in 1864. Imperial Forest service at the time of British , India worked under the Federal government. Later by the Government of India Act 1935 the subject of forestry was included under the provincial list. At present Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the controlling authority of Indian Forest Service.It ensures the ecological stability of the country by protecting and maintaining natural resources
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: Indian Forest Services came into existence from 1966. Before this, it was established in British India in 1864 by the name of Imperial Forest Service. So we can say that Indian Forest service was set up in 1866.