Reclamation of denuded hill slopes are:

Related Mcqs:

1. Reclamation of dry sites without irrigation is / are:

   A. General considerations
   B. Species for dry zone reclamation
   C. Site preparation
   D. None of these

2. This is the topmost tree formation in the Himalayas developed between about ______ on northerly aspects and perhaps 150 m. Higher on warmer slopes:

   A. 3,350 m to 3,800 m
   B. 4,450 m to 4,800 m
   C. 5,550 m to 5,800 m
   D. None of these

3. Moist depressions, steep cool slopes and the flatter deep soil carry deciduous broadleaved forest consisting of genera like:

   A. Acer
   B. Prunus
   C. Fraxinus
   D. Aesculus
   E. All of the above

4. Digging pits on the slopes just for the accumulation of run off is called as:

   A. Contour terracing
   B. Contour trenching
   C. Beach terracing
   D. None of these

5. The soil erosion on slopes proceeds in the following manner:

   A. Gully – Rill – ravine
   B. Rill – Ravine – Gully
   C. Rill – Gully – Ravine
   D. Ravine – Rill – Gully

6. The cutting of trees from the forests of hill near a catchment area:

   A. Will have no effect on causing floods in plain
   B. May cause flood in plains in rainy season
   C. Will have no effect on climatic condition of that area
   D. Will benefit the mankind for more area for cultivation

7. Highway planting is / are:

   A. Site conditions
   B. Choice of species
   C. Layout of planting
   D. All of the above

8. Protection and site maintenance are:

   A. Protective measures against grazing
   B. Fire protection and controlled burning
   C. Protection against forest
   D. All of the above

9. Cultural practice is / are:

   A. Cultivations
   B. Weeding
   C. Cover Crops
   D. All of the above

10. Aesthetic planting is / are:

    A. Choice of species
    B. Planning ornamental planting
    C. Both (a) & (b)
    D. None of these