Flashcard on Forest Resources

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What is the minimum area defined as a 'forest' by the FAO?

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0.5 hectare

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What percentage of India's geographical area is covered by Total Forest and Tree cover?

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24.62%

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Which type of forest is found in the Western Ghats and Andaman & Nicobar Islands? Options: Dry Deciduous Forests, Thorn Forests, Moist Evergreen Forests, Tropical Deciduous Forests

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Moist Evergreen Forests

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What is the main tree species found in Montane Subtropical Forests?

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Chir (Pine)

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Which forest type is characterized by receiving less than 50 cm of annual rainfall?

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Thorn Forests

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What is the social impact of deforestation mentioned in the class?

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Displacement of Indigenous Communities

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Where are the Alpine and Subalpine forests primarily located?

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At altitudes of 2,500-4,000 m

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What is the largest tidal forest in the world?

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Sundarbans