Introduction to Forest in India: Lecture 1

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According to the second National Forest Policy of 1952, what percentage of land should be under forest for proper ecological balance?

40%

33.33% (correct)

25%

50%

What percentage of India's geographical area is covered by forest?

23%

22%

25% (correct)

30%

What does the Latin word 'Eairs' mean in relation to forests?

Under

Above

Inside

Outside (correct)

Which energy source has the highest consumption in India?

Wood Signup and view all the answers

Which act was enacted by the government to ensure no reserve forest can be diverted to any other type of forest or used for any non-forest purpose?

Forest Conservation Act, 1980 Signup and view all the answers

In which regions is the remaining unexploited forest area concentrated according to the given text?

Himalayan states, North Eastern regions and Andaman Nicobar islands Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of silviculture?

The theory and practice of raising forest crops Signup and view all the answers

What is pollarding?

The process of cutting off plant branches to produce new shoots Signup and view all the answers

What does lopping pertain to?

The cutting of branches or even young stems Signup and view all the answers

What is the Taungya system?

A modified form of shifting cultivation with permission to raise crops and plant forest species Signup and view all the answers

What does coppice refer to?

The cutting of plants or seedlings from near ground level, which produces fresh shoots Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of seed stands?

To concentrate seed collecting operations in a small area Signup and view all the answers

What are seed orchards used for?

To produce high-quality seeds from genetically superior trees Signup and view all the answers

What does pricking out refer to?

The process of keeping seedlings in the nursery for more than a year Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Forest in India: Lecture 1

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