The major types of Mulches is / are:

Related Mcqs:

1. The major effects of mulches, irrespective of their composition, are attributed to:

   A. Suppression of weeds, by restricting the amount of light on the ground surface and thus hindering their germination and growth
   B. Conservation of soil, by preventing erosion
   C. Maintenance or improvement of soil structure, by eliminating or mitigating the severity of rain and wind action
   D. All of the above

2. Thermal insulation, leading to greater deposition of dew. In addition organic mulches also contribute to:

   A. Enhanced humification and microbial activity leading to higher nutrient availability
   B. Improvement of soil structure, by incorporation of plant residues and by encouraging soil fauna.
   C. Mulching is of profound importance in dry regions
   D. Even in more humid climates it may have very beneficial effects with certain species, e.g., the poplar
   E. All of the above

3. The effects of mulches, irrespective their composition, are attributed to:

   A. Suppression of weeds, by restricting the amount of light on the ground surface and the hindering their germination and growth
   B. Conservation of soil, by preventing erosion
   C. Thermal insulation, leading to greater deposition of dew
   D. All of the above

4. The major types of methods of thinnings is:

   A. Low thinning or ordinary thinning
   B. Crown thinnings or high thinning
   C. Selection thinning
   D. Mechanical thinning
   E. All of the above

5. The major types of vegetation removed is:

   A. There is no need to eliminate any plant that is not going to suppress, endanger
   B. Or hamper the growth of a distinctly desirable member of the new stand
   C. Both (a) & (b)
   D. None of these

6. The major types of soil erosion are:

   A. Normal or geological
   B. Accelerated
   C. Both (a) & (b)
   D. None of these

7. The major types of mulching are:

   A. Artificial mulches
   B. Natural inorganic mulches
   C. Stone mulch
   D. Organic mulches
   E. All of the above

8. The major types of thinning are:

   A. Mechanical
   B. Selection
   C. Ordinary/low
   D. Crown
   E. All of the above

9. The major types of thinning in mixed plantation are:

   A. Selection
   B. Trees to be felled
   C. Improvement felling
   D. All of the above

10. There are major types of plants used for landscaping are:

    A. Tree
    B. Shrubs
    C. Vines or climbers
    D. Flowers
    E. All of the above