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201ForestryMedium

Energy means:

AProcessed: Charcoal, gases or liquid fuels, chemical stem extractives, resin, oil, paint, varnishes

BAll of the above

CRaw: Firewood

DRoot: Fibre, fuelwood, dyes, and chemical extractives

ELeaf: Tatch, fodder, oil, silk, wrapper, medicines, honey, dyes, food

Correct answer

B. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the above.

202ForestryMedium

The community which begins succession in a habitat is designated as:

ABiotic community

BSeral community

CPioneer community

DEcosere

Correct answer

C. Pioneer community

Explanation

The correct answer is Pioneer community.

203ForestryMedium

Robinia pseudoacacia period of ripening of seeds is:

AAugust – September

BMarch – April

CNone of these

DNovember – December

Correct answer

A. August – September

Explanation

The correct answer is August – September.

204ForestryMedium

Production in forest is a long time process:

ANone of these

BBoth (a) & (b)

CIt take tree considerable time to grow and become useful

DSuch period could be anywhere between few years and number of the time may not be that important for the intangible products as in case of tangible products like timber

Correct answer

B. Both (a) & (b)

Explanation

The correct answer is Both (a) & (b).

205ForestryMedium

If the same crop is repeatedly grown in a field:

ASoil will become prone to diseases

BSpecific mineral deficiency may arise

CNitrogen starvation many result

DWater level in soil will recede

Correct answer

B. Specific mineral deficiency may arise

Explanation

The correct answer is Specific mineral deficiency may arise.

206ForestryMedium

The nuclear installation should be at a place where there is no inhabitation atleast within:

A10 km

B4 km

C8 km

D2 km

Correct answer

D. 2 km

Explanation

The correct answer is 2 km.

207ForestryMedium

Soil conservation is the process where:

ASoil is aerated

BSoil is protected against loss

CSoil erosion is allowed

DSterile soil is converted into fertile soil

Correct answer

B. Soil is protected against loss

Explanation

The correct answer is Soil is protected against loss.

208ForestryMedium

Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, contributing about 30% of GNP and employing ________ of the labour force:

A80%

B55%

C60%

D70%

Correct answer

B. 55%

Explanation

The correct answer is 55%.

209ForestryMedium

Alpine forests occur at an altitude:

A3,900-6,000 m

B500-1,000 m

C1,900-3,000 m

D1,000-1,5000 m

Correct answer

A. 3,900-6,000 m

Explanation

The correct answer is 3,900-6,000 m.

210ForestryMedium

Mechanical scarification is:

ANone of these

BThe purpose of mechanical scarification is to modify hard

COr impervious seed coats

DBoth (a) & (b)

Correct answer

D. Both (a) & (b)

Explanation

The correct answer is Both (a) & (b).

Energy means:

AProcessed: Charcoal, gases or liquid fuels, chemical stem extractives, resin, oil, paint, varnishes

BAll of the above

CRaw: Firewood

DRoot: Fibre, fuelwood, dyes, and chemical extractives

ELeaf: Tatch, fodder, oil, silk, wrapper, medicines, honey, dyes, food

Correct answer

B. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the above.

Production in forest is a long time process:

ANone of these

BBoth (a) & (b)

CIt take tree considerable time to grow and become useful

DSuch period could be anywhere between few years and number of the time may not be that important for the intangible products as in case of tangible products like timber

Correct answer

B. Both (a) & (b)

Explanation

The correct answer is Both (a) & (b).