_____ the new introductions in the Thal desert have shown promise and should be planted on a large scale to serve as a hedge against calamities:

Related Mcqs:

1. The Thal Desert lies between the:

   A. Jhelum and Indus river B. Ravi and Indus River C. Chenab and Indus River D. None of these...

2. With the construction of Thal irrigation canal, about _____ sand dunes have been converted into highly productive cultivated areas:

   A. 1 m ha B. 2 m ha C. 3 m ha D. 4 m ha...

3. Chinkara is the only animal which can still be found in fair numbers in _____ and rately in Thal:

   A. Cholistan B. Thar C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of these...

4. The biggest desert belt running from the Atlantic to _______ , including Sahara and some other samaller deserts such s the Arabian Desert (Arrub-al-Khali):

   A. China B. India C. Australia D. Iran...

5. The sandy area in Thal is:

   A. An array of longtudian sandy ridges, alternating with narrow valleys B. The ridges are stabilized mainly by vegetation and too, probably by slight lime concentration on the surface in the south C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of these...

6. In the Thal area, planting tufts of:

   A. Cenchrus ciliaris B. Lasiurus sindicus C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of these...

7. The factors should be considered before deciding about the pieces to be planted are:

   A. Ecolosocial consideration B. Purpose of plantation C. Effect on site D. Relative costs E. All of the above...

8. When trees and shrubs are planted in long rows along streams, they are described as:

   A. Wind breaks B. Soil binders C. Shelter belts D. Basin blisters...

9. Fastest rate of growth recorded (excluding Bamboo, which is not a tree botanically but woody grass) is known from Albizia falcate, planted on 17th June 1974 in Sabah, ______.

   A. Malaysia B. China C. Korea D. Japan...

10. Thar Desert supports a fair population of _____ is found only here in the wild state:

    A. Chinkara gazella B. Peacock C. Both (a) & (b) D. None of these...