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Which of the following values derived from forests is considered non-consumptive?
Which of the following values derived from forests is considered non-consumptive?
- Timber extraction
- Firewood collection
- Non-timber forest products harvesting
- Education (correct)
Which of the following forest types is NOT typically found in India?
Which of the following forest types is NOT typically found in India?
- Mediterranean dry forest (correct)
- Alpine forest
- Montane temperate forest
- Tropical dry forest
The definition of a forest as a 'plant community, predominantly comprised of trees and other woody vegetation, usually with a closed canopy' best aligns with which perspective?
The definition of a forest as a 'plant community, predominantly comprised of trees and other woody vegetation, usually with a closed canopy' best aligns with which perspective?
- Legal definition
- Silvicultural definition
- FAO definition
- Ecological definition (correct)
According to the Supreme Court's interpretation, how should the term 'forest' be understood?
According to the Supreme Court's interpretation, how should the term 'forest' be understood?
Which of the following is not considered a direct or indirect use value of a forest?
Which of the following is not considered a direct or indirect use value of a forest?
According to the Supreme Court, what constitutes 'forest land'?
According to the Supreme Court, what constitutes 'forest land'?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of tropical moist forests?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of tropical moist forests?
What term describes the value of preserving forest resources so that future generations can also benefit from their use and non-use values?
What term describes the value of preserving forest resources so that future generations can also benefit from their use and non-use values?
From which language does the term 'forest' originate, and what is its meaning?
From which language does the term 'forest' originate, and what is its meaning?
What type of value is associated with the knowledge that others in the current generation are benefiting from the use of shared resources?
What type of value is associated with the knowledge that others in the current generation are benefiting from the use of shared resources?
A lithosere, a plant succession that begins on bare rock, is an example of what kind of sere?
A lithosere, a plant succession that begins on bare rock, is an example of what kind of sere?
Which of the following sequences accurately represents the stages of primary succession in a lithosere?
Which of the following sequences accurately represents the stages of primary succession in a lithosere?
What condition is typically observed at the compensation point in plants?
What condition is typically observed at the compensation point in plants?
The study of the life history and general characteristics of forest crops in relation to environmental factors falls under which discipline?
The study of the life history and general characteristics of forest crops in relation to environmental factors falls under which discipline?
A forest climax community that is maintained by recurring wildfires is an example of what type of climax?
A forest climax community that is maintained by recurring wildfires is an example of what type of climax?
Net primary productivity (NPP) in an ecosystem is best described by which of the following equations?
Net primary productivity (NPP) in an ecosystem is best described by which of the following equations?
The practical application of scientific, technical, and economic principles to manage forests sustainably falls under which branch of forestry?
The practical application of scientific, technical, and economic principles to manage forests sustainably falls under which branch of forestry?
In the context of plant nutrition, how is boron classified?
In the context of plant nutrition, how is boron classified?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of pioneer species that colonize disturbed or barren environments?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of pioneer species that colonize disturbed or barren environments?
A climax community near Tindni village is being continuously disturbed by cattle grazing. This is an example of what type of climax?
A climax community near Tindni village is being continuously disturbed by cattle grazing. This is an example of what type of climax?
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What is consumptive value?
What is consumptive value?
Values derived from activities/products consumed directly, like timber or firewood.
Supreme Court's definition of 'forest'
Supreme Court's definition of 'forest'
The term 'forest' as understood in its usual, common/dictionary sense.
What is bequest value?
What is bequest value?
The value derived from preserving resources for future beneficiaries.
What is altruistic value?
What is altruistic value?
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What is a lithosere?
What is a lithosere?
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Lithosere Primary Succession
Lithosere Primary Succession
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What happens at the compensation point?
What happens at the compensation point?
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What is silvics?
What is silvics?
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What is a catastrophic climax?
What is a catastrophic climax?
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How to calculate net primary productivity?
How to calculate net primary productivity?
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What is forest management
What is forest management
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What is a micronutrient?
What is a micronutrient?
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What is a disclimax?
What is a disclimax?
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What is physical weathering?
What is physical weathering?
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What is Khadar soil?
What is Khadar soil?
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What is the substratum layer?
What is the substratum layer?
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What is black cotton soil?
What is black cotton soil?
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What is alluvial soil?
What is alluvial soil?
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Factors influencing soil formation
Factors influencing soil formation
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What is physical weathering?
What is physical weathering?
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Study Notes
- Education is not a consumptive value.
- Mediterranean dry is not a forest type found in India.
- Ecological definition of forests: Plant community, predominantly comprised of trees and other woody vegetation, usually with a closed canopy.
- According to the Supreme Court, the word forest must be understood according to its dictionary meaning
- Existence value is not a use value.
- According to the Supreme Court, the term forest land includes any area recorded as forest in the Government record irrespective of ownership.
- Tropical moist forests do not include broadleaved forests.
- Bequest value: The value of leaving use and non-use values for offspring's or future generations
- The term forest originates from Latin foris meaning outside.
- Altruistic value: The value derived from the knowledge of use of resources by others in the current generation.
- Lithosere is an example of xerosere.
- Lithosere primary succession: Rock → Crustose lichen → Foliose lichen → Moss → Herbaceous stage → Shrub → Woodland → Climax
- At the compensation point, photosynthesis = respiration.
- The study of life history / general features of forest crops with respect to environmental factors is called silvics.
- A climax caused by wildfires is an example of catastrophic climax.
- Net primary productivity is given by APAR X LUE.
- The practical application of scientific, technical, and economic principles of forestry comes under forest management.
- Boron is a micronutrient in the context of plant nutrition.
- Large size is not a characteristic of pioneer species.
- The climax near Tindni village being controlled by disturbance by cattle is an example of disclimax.
- Mechanical action of ocean waves is an example of physical weathering.
- Khadar is a type of alluvial soil.
- In soil profile, C refers to the substratum layer.
- Regur is a term for black cotton soil.
- Bangar is a type of alluvial soil.
- Soil formation is dependent upon vegetation, time, and climate.
- Thermal stresses lead to physical weathering.
- Carbonation is an example of chemical weathering.
- Cryofracturing is an example of physical weathering.
- Hydrolysis is an example of chemical weathering.
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