Introduction to Forestry Reference Book Quiz

Forest mesuration and biometry is authored by L.S. Khanna & A.N Chaturvedi. (True/False)

The book 'An Introduction to agroforestry' is authored by P. K. R. Nair. (True/False)

Dr. Shivaputra Bammanahalli has a Ph.D in Agroforestry. (True/False)

The scheme of evaluation includes a total of 100 marks. (True/False)

The total marks for the practical exam is 20. (True/False)

The book 'Plantation Forestry in India' is authored by L.S. Khanna. (True/False)

Wood is extensively used for various purposes such as construction of houses, agricultural implements, bridges, and sleepers. Name one type of wood mentioned in the text.

Forestry is defined as the theory and practice of all that constitutes the creation, conservation and scientific management of __________ and utilization of their resources.

Fuel wood is still used in certain rural and urban areas for burning. (True/False)

Forests provide shelter to _________.

Forests reduce temperature by about 3-8oC. (True/False)

Forests increase local precipitation by about _______.

Non Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) includes fibres, flosses, grasses, bamboos, essential oils, tree-borne oil seeds, resins, gums, medicinal uses, spices, and fruits. (True/False)

_______ is a major forest produce and is extensively used for various purposes such as construction of houses. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

One of the indirect benefits of forests is genetic _________.

_______ reduces runoff and soil erosion and thereby increases infiltration as an indirect benefit. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.