Introduction to Forestry Reference Books

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Who is the author of the book 'A text book of agroforestry'?

  • L.S. Khanna
  • B.S. Chudavat (correct)
  • A.P. Dwivedi
  • P. K. R. Nair

Which book covers the topic 'Nursery and plantation practices in Forestry'?

  • Field Identification of 50 Important Timbers of India
  • Plantation Forestry in India (correct)
  • Theory and practice of silvicultural systems
  • An Introduction to agroforestry

Who is the author of the book 'Forest mesuration and biometry'?

  • R.K. Luna
  • L.S. Khanna (correct)
  • K.R. Rao & K.B.S. Junaja
  • Robert Scott Troup

Which book provides information on 'The Silviculture of Indian Trees'?

<p>The Silviculture of Indian Trees, Vol. II: Leguminosae (Caesalpinieae) to Verbenaceae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author wrote the book 'Indian forest utilization vol I & vol II'?

<p>R.K. Luna (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total weightage for the external exam in the scheme of evaluation?

<p>50 marks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of forest according to the given text?

<p>An area set aside for the production of timber and other forest produce or maintained under woody vegetation for certain indirect benefits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the theory and practice of all that constitutes the creation, conservation, and scientific management of forests and utilization of their resources called?

<p>Forestry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major forest produce used for various purposes like construction of houses and agricultural implements?

<p>Fuel wood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the indirect benefit of forests related to increasing local precipitation by about 5-10%?

<p>Carbon sequestration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are trees & other vegetation in a forest managed for in order to obtain forest produce/services?

<p>Obtaining forest produce/services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which non-timber forest produce is used for making soap, perfumes, detergents, and chemicals?

<p>Essential oils like Eucalyptus citriodora – Citriodora oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of produce is extensively used for various purposes such as paper pulp, plywood, sawmills, furniture making, packing cases, matches, and toys?

<p>Wood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of gum is derived from Pterocarpus marsupirm and used for various purposes?

<p>Kino (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a forest provides shelter to wildlife according to the text?

<p>Occupied by different kinds of natural vegetation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the reduction of runoff and soil erosion due to forests?

<p>Reducing temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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