Environmental Science Quiz - Forest Types in India

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Which of the following trees is primarily associated with making packing cases for tea?

Silver Fir

Chirpine (correct)

Deodar

Oak

What is the average temperature range found in tidal or mangrove forests?

20°C to 22°C

25°C to 27°C

30°C to 32°C

26°C to 29°C (correct)

In which regions are Deodar trees primarily found?

Punjab and Uttar Pradesh

Sunderbans and Andaman Islands

Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir (correct)

Northwest and eastern Himalayas

Which of the following uses is NOT associated with Silver Fir?

Manufacturing railway sleepers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of mangrove vegetation?

Breathing roots known as pneumatophores (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is primarily associated with Tropical Evergreen Forests?

Heavy rainfall (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations is NOT associated with Tropical Evergreen Forests?

Thar Desert (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of forest cover in India is classified as Non-Forest?

77.72% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which forest cover type has a canopy density greater than 70%?

Very Dense Forest (B) Signup and view all the answers

What altitude range do Tropical Evergreen Forests typically inhabit?

500m to 1500m (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forest in India receives the highest amount of rainfall?

Tropical Evergreen Forests (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of India's land area is currently forested?

21.02% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following environmental factors is primarily responsible for the variation in natural vegetation in India?

Rainfall (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vegetation corresponds to arid regions with low moisture levels?

Desert and Semi-Desert Vegetation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one major role of forests in India’s ecology?

Provide habitats for wildlife (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tree species is specifically found in Karnataka and is known for its economic uses?

Sandalwood (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of trees in deciduous monsoon forests during early summer?

They shed their leaves. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of climate, which of the following accurately describes deciduous forests?

Average temperature is between 24°C to 27°C with rainfall of 150 to 200 cm. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which species of tree is known for its resistance to white ants and is used extensively in furniture making?

Teak (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the subsoil water condition in deciduous monsoon forests?

Subsoil water is insufficient to retain leaves. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following trees are primarily found in deciduous forests?

Teak (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of evergreen forests?

Very thin leaves or no leaves (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which type of vegetation would you find xerophytes?

Scrub and thorn forests (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is typical of desert and semi-desert vegetation?

Long roots for water access (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary climatic condition for mountain forests?

Average temperature less than 20°C (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which species is NOT typically associated with desert and semi-desert vegetation?

Eucalyptus (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vegetation is characterized by plants having thorns often combined with low rainfall?

Scrub and thorn forests (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following species is primarily used for its wood in tanning?

Khair (C) Signup and view all the answers