Description : What do you mean by 'reserved forest' ? (a) Reserved for local use (b) Reserved for commercial exploitation (c) Reserved for hunting (d) Reserved for growing medicinal herbs shop.ssbcrack.com
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which one of the following is the indirect use of forests? (1) Medicinal plants (2) Checking soil erosion (3) Building material (4) Grazing
Last Answer : (2) Checking soil erosion Explanation: Some of the indirect uses of forests include: prevention and control of soil erosion, flood control, checks on spread of deserts, increase of soil fertility ... of forest cover leads to increased runoff of rain water and its diminished seepage in soil.
Description : Which one of the following is the indirect use of forests ? (1) Medicinal plants (2) Checking soil erosion (3) Building material (4) Grazing
Last Answer : Checking soil erosion
Description : An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is – (1) Biosphere Reserve (2) Sanctuary (3) Social Forests (4) National Park
Last Answer : (2) Sanctuary Explanation: A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
Description : A plant with 30 cm or more circumference from human chest height is identified as - (1) Herb (2) Shrub (3) Medicinal herbs (4) Tree
Last Answer : (3) Medicinal herbs Explanation: Medicinal herbs grown from 30 to 90 cm in height. They reach up to 30 cm in diameter. 957.
Description : Fusel oil is a/an (A) Essential oil (B) Extract from medicinal herbs (C) Mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a by-product obtained during production of alcohol from molasses). (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Mixture of higher molecular weight alcohols (a by-product obtained during production of alcohol from molasses).
Description : A plant with 30 cm or more circumference from human chest height is identified as (1) Herb (2) Shrub (3) Medicinal herbs (4) Tree
Last Answer : Medicinal herbs
Description : The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to: (a) deforestation and over-grazing (b) the presence of potash and magnesia (c) tropical monsoonal climate (d) a wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic Jacks
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Desertification can be checked by – (1) plugging gullies (2) checking over-grazing (3) contour ploughing (4) forming shelter belts
Last Answer : (2) checking over-grazing Explanation: Overgrazing is the major cause of desertification worldwide. Plants of semi-arid areas are adapted to being eaten by sparsely scattered, large, ... food and water availability. Such regular stock movement prevented overgrazing of the fragile plant cover.
Description : The moat important commercial forests of India are (a) Tropical evergreen (b) Mangrove (c) Tropical deciduous (d) Coniferous
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The most important commercial forests of India are: (a) tropical evergreen (b) tropical deciduous (c) coniferous (d) mangrove
Description : With reference to agriculture, what are Smother Crops ? a Crops that are grown for grazing of harvesting for immediate or future feeding of livestock. b Crops grown to conserve the soil ... season when main crop fails. e Crops whose culture practices allow the infestation of weeds intensively.
Last Answer : e Crops whose culture practices allow the infestation of weeds intensively.
Description : Regeneration of damaged growing grass following grazing is largely due to (a) lateral meristem (b) apical meristem (c) intercalary meristem (d) secondary meristem.
Last Answer : (c) intercalary meristem
Description : Regeneration of damaged growing grass following grazing is largely due to (a) lateral meristem (b) apical meristem (c) intercalary meristem (d) secondary meristem
Description : Name one important commercial tree growing in the deciduous forests of Madhya Pradesh. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Teak, Sal is commercial tree growing in the deciduous forests of Madhya Pradesh.
Description : St at em ent I : The Forest Act of 1878 categorized some forests as ‘reserved forests'. Statement I I : They were considered the best forests for people's use.
Last Answer : 1. Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
Description : Distinguish between Reserved forests, Protected forests and Unclassed forests. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Reserved forests 1. These are permanently earmarked either for production or their forest produce. 2. More than 50% of the total forest land of India has been declared as reserved forests. 3. ... individuals. 4. The forests of north-eastern states and parts of Gujarat fall under this category.
Description : Why were some forests classified as Reserved Forests? -History
Last Answer : These forests produced timber which the British wanted.
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because (a) it is made up of crystalline rocks (b) displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004] (a) it is made of crystalline rocks (b) the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Description : Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources? (a) Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex (b) It is made up of ... makes exploitation of minerals difficult (d) The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The area reserved for the welfare of wild life Is called – (1) Sanctuary (2) Forest (3) National Park (4) Botanical garden
Last Answer : (3) National Park Explanation: A National Park is an area which is strictly reserved for the welfare of wildlife and where activities such as forestry, grazing or cultivation are not allowed. Private ownership, ... an area of 40,500 km2, which is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country.
Description : I have something similar to these flower (railing) boxes, would growing herbs in there (legal variety) work?
Last Answer : Yea, just make sure that the ones you’re planting can tolerate the amount of sun they’ll get. It might also be helpful to read up quickly on companion planting, and plant things together that will cooperate and help each other. That way, they tend to require less watering and fertilizer.
Description : Seats are reserved for women in the local self-government. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Reservation of seats for women is a major step towards enhancement of democracy in India. But seeing the power politics and corruption in India, participation of women in election is still very ... are reserved for them, at least some women would come forward to participate in the elections.
Description : Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? (1) According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system. (2) 30% ... to be provided by a Commission (4) Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission
Last Answer : (2) 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women Explanation: According to 73rd amendment act 1993, under article 243D, not less than 1/3rd i.e. 33% seats should be reserved for women.
Description : How do they clean the bug poop off of herbs that are being dried and packaged for commercial sale?
Last Answer : Is there a lot of bug poop on those herbs?
Description : Gurushikhar is a/the : (1) Shipping Yard of Andhra Pradesh (2) great guru of sikhs (3) famous hunting spot of Himalayas (4) highest peak of the Aravallis
Last Answer : (4) highest peak of the Aravallis Explanation: Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
Description : The approximate representation of land use classification in India is [IAS 2010] (a) net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas 42% (b) net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas 25% (c) net area sown 43%; forests 29%; other areas 28% (d) net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%
Description : Open stunted forests with bushes and having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in (a) Eastern Odisha (b) North-Eastern Tamil Nadu (c) Shiwaliks and Terai regions (d) Western Andhra Pradesh
Description : Economically the most important forests of India are (a) Tidal forest (b) Thorn forest (c) Evergreen forest (d) Tropical deciduous forest
Description : The mangrove forests are present in (a) the Eastern Ghats (b) the Sunderbans (c) the Western Ghats (d) the Aravallis
Description : The Himalayan forests include (a) European Oak Forests (b) Coniferous Forests (c) Alpine Vegetation (d) All the three
Description : Littoral forests occur (a) on hills (b) along the sea coasts and tidal creeks (c) where the rainfall is heavy (d) at elevated places
Description : The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to (a) the heavy and timely rains and forests (b) alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains (c) hard labour of the farmers over the generations (d) better irrigation facilities
Description : Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world? [CDS 2011] (a) Tropical Sub-humid Forests (b) Tropical Humid Forests (c) Tropical Dry Forests (d) Tropical Moist Forests
Description : The Indian Wild Ass (Ghor-Khur) is found in: (a) Sunderbans (b) Assam forests (c) the Rann of Kachch (d) Cauvery delta
Description : Extensive subsistence agriculture is ; [Stenograpers' Exam 1990] (a) farming on the slopes of Western Ghats (b) farming in the thickly populated areas (c) farming in the thinly populated areas (d) farming in the forests of equatorial region
Description : In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is [UP PCS 2011] (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Maharashtra (d) Orissa
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ? [Asstt Comm 2001] (a) Dry deciduous forest (b) Tropical rain forest (c) Moist deciduous forest (d) Mangrove forest
Description : With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests Sandalwood (Santalum album) 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: (Shorea robusta) 3. Tropical Thorn Forests: Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo) Which ... only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : Which one of the following is the characteristic vegetation of regions between the snow line and about 3000 meters above mean sea level of the Himalayan region? [CDS 2000] (a) Thick forests of birch, fir, ... maple trees (c) A few dwarf shrubs (d) Forests of khair, sandalwood, palas and other trees
Description : Which of the following is not a species of tropical moist deciduous forests? (a) Mahagony (b) Sal (c) Shisham (d) Teak
Description : Moist tropical evergreen forests are found in: (a) the Shillong plateau (b) the Siwaliks (c) the Deccan plateau (d) southern India
Description : Which of the following functions performed by a forest help most in controlling drought? (a) forests act as water sheds (b) forests bring rainfall in monsoon (c) forests lower the temperature of the environment (d) forests prevent soil erosion
Description : Which one of the following types of vegetation is referred as Monsoon forest? (a) Tropical Dry-evergreen forests (b) Tropical Moist-deciduous forests (c) Tropical Semi-evergreen forests (d) Tropical Dry-deciduous forests
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The equatorial forests are evergreen. 2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad-leaved trees. 3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir. Which of the statements given above are correct? [NDA 2005] (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : Selvas are - (1) Huge Canadian forests (2) Equatorial rain forests of Brazil (3) Coniferous forests of Siberia (4) Evergreen monsoon forests
Last Answer : (2) Equatorial rain forests of Brazil Explanation: Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
Description : The Equatorial Forests of the Amazon Basin in South America are known as - (1) Selva (2) Taiga (3) Tundra (4) Pampas
Last Answer : (1) Selva Explanation: The Amazon Rainforest is located in the upper section of Brazil south of the Equator. It is known as Selva. It is a Tropical Rainforest because of the climate and its location near the equator.