Forests need is essential:

Related Mcqs:

1. These are generally, but not always, developed above the birch zone and in patches, sometimes extensive, within it, probably conditioned by edaphic and biotic factors, in Kashmir, Gilgit, Chitral and Hazara. This type ascends normally to ______ or more above the sub-alpine forests and climate must be similar but more severe than in sub-alpine forests:

   A. 140 m
   B. 150 m
   C. 160 m
   D. 170 m

2. The most striking difference between tropical rain forests and temperate forests is that:

   A. The tropical rain forests have preponderance of angiosperms while the temperate ones have preponderance of gymnosperms
   B. The trees of temperate forests are taller than these of tropical rain forests
   C. Plants of temperate forests are comparatively more mesophytic
   D. Tropical forests are comparatively homogenous

3. Situation in Pakistan with respect of forests:

   A. Forest resources are limited
   B. About five percent of the country’s land is under forest cover
   C. It is becoming increasing difficult to meet the demands of the growing populace for fuelwood, fodder, and agricultural implements
   D. More than 60 percent of the land in Pakistan is either already affected or likely to be affected by desertification
   E. All of the above

4. Tropical littoral and swamp forests is/are:

   A. Tidal Swamp Forests
   B. Littoral Grassland
   C. Both (a) & (b)
   D. None of these

5. Himalayan moist temperate forests depict:

   A. The chief character of this type is the extensive development of coniferous forests
   B. They also extend into the dry temperature regions
   C. To a small extent into the sub-alpine forests
   D. All of the above

6. Tropical thorn forests are these:

   A. Which thorny usually hard wooded species predominate, Acacia spp. Being particularly characteristic
   B. The trees usually have short boles and low branching crowns which rarely meet except on exceptionally favourable spots
   C. Both (a) & (b)
   D. None of these

7. Comprehensive management of forests include:

   A. Accelerate harvesting of mature and over mature trees in the well stocked, unexploited forests
   B. Manage all scrub forest as rangelands for maximum sustained production of forage and soil and watershed conservation
   C. Classify according to site conditions and manage strictly on the basis of economic returns
   D. All of the above

8. Role of forests in economy of Pakistan is / are:

   A. Forests provide timber and firewood, which have high calorific and commercial value for construction
   B. Forest are source of aesthetic look especially linear plantations
   C. Forests make the microclimate more pleasant making their surroundings cooler
   D. Forests save crops, human being, and cattle from the dangerous effects of galleys
   E. All of the above

9. Management of Urban Forest is concerned with management needs of forests in urban areas and with how needs are:

   A. Whatever is done for the forest to maintain the health and vigour
   B. Whatever is done to the forest to prevent undue interference with the society
   C. Both (a) & (b)
   D. None of these

10. Himalayan foothills and the Potwar region including ______ are covered with the scrub forests which have been reduced to scanty growth at most of the places:

    A. Salt Range
    B. Kala Chitta Range
    C. Both (a) & (b)
    D. None of these