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Forests and Their Management Quiz

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is not a consumptive value?

a)

timber

b)

firewood

c)

non-timber forest products

d)

education

2.

Which of these is not a forest type found in India?

a)

Mediterranean dry

b)

Tropical dry

c)

Montane temperate

d)

Alpine

3.

“Plant community, predominantly comprised of trees and other woody vegetation, usually with a closed canopy" is

a)

silvicultural definition of forests

b)

FAO definition of forests

c)

legal definition of forests

d)

ecological definition of forests

4.

According to the Supreme Court, the word forest must be understood according to its

a)

biological meaning

b)

ecological meaning

c)

silvicultural meaning

d)

dictionary meaning

5.

Which of these is not a use value?

a)

direct value

b)

indirect value

c)

option value

d)

existence value

6.

According to the Supreme Court, the term forest land includes

a)

some area recorded as forest in the Government record according to ownership

b)

any area recorded as forest in the Government record according to ownership

c)

some area recorded as forest in the Government record irrespective of ownership

d)

any area recorded as forest in the Government record irrespective of ownership

7.

Tropical moist forests do not include

a)

broadleaved forests

b)

wet evergreen forests

c)

semi-evergreen forests

d)

moist deciduous forests

8.

The value of leaving use and non-use values for offspring’s or future generations is called

a)

altruistic value

b)

bequest value

c)

existence value

d)

option value

9.

The term 'forest' originates from

a)

Latin foris meaning outside

b)

Greek foris meaning outside

c)

Latin foris meaning trees

d)

Greek foris meaning trees

10.

The value derived from the knowledge of use of resources by others in the current generation is called

a)

altruistic value

b)

bequest value

c)

existence value

d)

option value

11.

Lithosere is an example of

a)

hydrosere

b)

xerosere

c)

psammosere

d)

halosere

12.

Which of these depicts correctly the lithosere primary succession?

a)

Rock → Crustose lichen → Foliose lichen → Moss → Herbaceous stage → Shrub → Woodland → Climax

b)

Rock → Foliose lichen → Crustose lichen → Moss → Herbaceous stage → Shrub → Woodland → Climax

c)

Moss → Crustose lichen → Foliose lichen → Rock → Herbaceous stage → Shrub → Woodland → Climax

d)

Rock → Crustose lichen → Foliose lichen → Shrub → Herbaceous stage → Moss → Woodland → Climax

13.

At compensation point,

a)

photosynthesis = respiration

b)

photosynthesis > respiration

c)

photosynthesis < respiration

d)

none of these

14.

The study of life history / general features of forest crops with respect to environmental factors is called

a)

foresticulture

b)

monoculture

c)

silviculture

d)

silvics

15.

A climax caused by wildfires is an example of

a)

climatic climax

b)

edaphic climax

c)

disclimax

d)

catastrophic climax

16.

Net primary productivity is given by

a)

APAR + LUE

b)

APAR X LUE

c)

APAR - LUE

d)

APAR ÷ LUE

17.

Practical application of scientific, technical and economic principles of forestry comes under which branch of forestry?

a)

forest management

b)

forest economics

c)

forest mensuration

d)

forest protection

18.

In the context of plant nutrition, boron is

a)

macronutrient

b)

micronutrient

c)

primary nutrient

d)

secondary nutrient

19.

Which of these is not a characteristic of pioneer species

a)

ability to grow on bare rocks

b)

ability to tolerate extreme temperatures

c)

large size

d)

short life span

20.

The climax near Tindni village is being controlled by disturbance by cattle. This is an example of

a)

climatic climax

b)

edaphic climax

c)

disclimax

d)

catastrophic climax

21.

Mechanical action of ocean waves is an example of

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

biological weathering

d)

none of the above

22.

Khadar is a type of

a)

black cotton soil

b)

alluvial soil

c)

saline soil

d)

red and yellow soil

23.

In soil profile, C refers to

a)

organic surface layer

b)

topsoil layer

c)

subsoil layer

d)

substratum layer

24.

Regur is a term for

a)

black cotton soil

b)

alluvial soil

c)

saline soil

d)

red and yellow soil

25.

Bangar is a type of

a)

black cotton soil

b)

alluvial soil

c)

saline soil

d)

red and yellow soil

26.

Soil formation is dependent upon

a)

vegetation

b)

time

c)

climate

d)

all of the above

27.

Thermal stresses lead to

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

biological weathering

d)

none of the above

28.

Carbonation is an example of

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

biological weathering

d)

none of the above

29.

Cryofracturing is an example of

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

biological weathering

d)

none of the above

30.

Hydrolysis is an example of

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

biological weathering

d)

none of the above

31.

For absolute form factor, the reference for the base of the cylinder is

a)

base of the tree

b)

breast height

c)

10% of tree height

d)

20% of tree height

32.

For normal form factor, the reference for the base of the cylinder is

a)

base of the tree

b)

breast height

c)

10% of tree height

d)

20% of tree height

33.

In India, the breast height is considered to be

a)

1.37 m

b)

1.47 m

c)

1.57 m

d)

2.47 m

34.

Measurement of height based on similar triangles comes under:

a)

similar measurement

b)

dissimilar measurement

c)

direct measurement

d)

indirect measurement

35.

For a tree with dbh = 45.6 cm, height = 27 m and total stem volume of 1.78 cum, the artificial form factor for the tree is:

a)

0.1

b)

0.2

c)

0.3

d)

0.4

36.

Consider a stand of eucalyptus trees that are on average 30 cm in diameter and spaced on a regular 3 m grid. Find the spacing factor.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

data insufficient

37.

Diameter over bark (dob), diameter under bark (dub) and bark thickness (tb) are related as:

a)

dob = dub + tb

b)

dob = dub - tb

c)

dob=dub+2×tb

d)

dob = dub - 2 × tb

38.

For false form factor, the reference for the base of the cylinder is

a)

base of the tree

b)

breast height

c)

10% of tree height

d)

20% of tree height

39.

Choose the correct statement:

a)

For a non-circular cross-section, girth tape over-estimates the sectional area.

b)

For a non-circular cross-section, girth tape under-estimates the sectional area.

c)

For a non-circular cross-section, girth tape correctly estimates the sectional area.

d)

None of these is a correct statement.

40.

A tree has dbh of 25 cm. Find its basal area in sq m.

a)

.049

b)

.096

c)

.149

d)

.195

41.

This sampling employs a simple rule of selecting every kth unit starting with a number chosen at random from 1 to k as the random start. We're talking about

a)

Simple random sampling

b)

Systematic sampling

c)

Stratified sampling

d)

Multistage sampling

42.

IMU stands for

a)

Imperial metering unit

b)

Inertial metering unit

c)

Imperial measurement unit

d)

Inertial measurement unit

43.

___ is how close the measured values are to the correct value.

a)

Accuracy

b)

Precision

c)

Bias

d)

Variance

44.

A list of sampling units is called a

a)

frame

b)

window

c)

sample

d)

population

45.

The time of flight for LiDAR is 0.00001 sec. Find the distance of the object from the instrument.

a)

500 m

b)

1000 m

c)

1500 m

d)

2000 m

46.

Which of these is a deterministic factor?

a)

environmental variation

b)

forest fire

c)

death rate

d)

diseases

47.

The acronym HIPPO does not include

a)

habitat loss

b)

invasive species

c)

pollination

d)

pollution

48.

Taungya regeneration is

a)

natural regeneration

b)

artificial regeneration with villagers

c)

artificial regeneration with nomadic tribes

d)

artificial regeneration with hunters and gatherers

49.

Which of these is not advantage of clear felling system

a)

Simple system, easy and efficient operations

b)

Allows for establishment of a more uniform crop

c)

Increases soil erosion and landslides in hilly areas

d)

Mimics natural processes of fire and large-scale insect attacks

50.

Which of these is the correct sequence of a silvicultural system?

a)

Stand tending -> Regeneration -> Harvesting

b)

Harvesting -> Stand tending -> Regeneration

c)

Harvesting -> Regeneration -> Stand tending

d)

Regeneration -> Harvesting -> Stand tending

51.

Ring weeding is primarily a feature of

a)

natural regeneration

b)

assisted natural regeneration

c)

artificial regeneration by direct sowing

d)

artificial regeneration by planting seedlings

52.

Tending is done during

a)

early stage of life

b)

middle stage of life

c)

late stage of life

d)

any stage of life

53.

The movement of seeds away from their place of seed production into a new area is called

a)

translocation

b)

migration

c)

dispersal

d)

drifting

54.

Average age at which a tree is considered mature for felling is called as

a)

crop age

b)

felling age

c)

rotation age

d)

maturity age

55.

A site was clear-cut. Which of these methods of regeneration cannot be used in a short time-frame?

a)

natural regeneration

b)

artificial regeneration by direct sowing

c)

artificial regeneration by planting seedlings

d)

artificial regeneration by transplanting trees

56.

Which of these is not a feature of natural regeneration

a)

low cost

b)

less requirement of heavy machinery and labour

c)

preservation of genetic variability

d)

good control over genetic improvement

57.

Which of these is not a feature of natural regeneration

a)

seed consumption by insects and seed feeders

b)

little control over spacing and stand density

c)

long time needed to regenerate forest

d)

high requirement of heavy machinery and labour

58.

Shelterwood system results in

a)

even aged stand with natural aesthetics

b)

even aged stand with artificial aesthetics

c)

uneven aged stand with natural aesthetics

d)

uneven aged stand with artificial aesthetics

59.

In group shelterwood system, the regeneration area is increased

a)

centrifugally around gaps

b)

centripetally around gaps

c)

parallel to gaps

d)

perpendicular to gaps

60.

Trees not putting increment are removed during

a)

preparatory felling

b)

seeding felling

c)

secondary felling

d)

final felling

61.

Clear felling system is not used for

a)

light demanding species

b)

shade bearer species

c)

plain areas

d)

plateau areas

62.

For a crop with rotation age of 120 years, PB-III would have crop age

a)

0-30 years

b)

30-60 years

c)

60-90 years

d)

90-120 years

63.

Felling made with the object of opening the canopy to remove shelter and allow more light for the regenerated crop is

a)

preparatory felling

b)

seeding felling

c)

secondary felling

d)

final felling

64.

Close to nature forestry is a feature of

a)

clear felling system

b)

selection system

c)

uniform shelterwood system

d)

group shelterwood system

65.

Inverse-J shaped number-diameter curves are seen in

a)

clear felling system

b)

selection system

c)

uniform shelterwood system

d)

group shelterwood system

66.

Which of these is the correct sequence for shelterwood system?

a)

Preparatory felling ->Secondary felling -> Seedling felling -> Final felling

b)

Preparatory felling -> Seedling felling -> Secondary felling -> Final felling

c)

Preparatory felling ->Secondary felling -> Seeding felling -> Final felling

d)

Preparatory felling -> Seeding felling -> Secondary felling -> Final felling

67.

Catchment areas are best suited for

a)

clear felling system

b)

selection system

c)

uniform shelterwood system

d)

group shelterwood system

68.

Trees to be retained are shown in ___ marking colour

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

red

d)

white

69.

Trees on boundary are shown in ___ marking colour

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

red

d)

white

70.

Cutting of timber into logs is known as

a)

marking

b)

bucking

c)

skidding

d)

delimbing

71.

Careful selection of trees for harvesting based on a forest management prescription is known as

a)

surveying

b)

cruising

c)

marking

d)

logging

72.

Net growth in initial volume is given by

a)

V2-V1

b)

V2-V1+H-I

c)

V2-V1+H-I+M

d)

V2-V1+H-I-M

73.

Research plots are shown in ___ marking colour

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

red

d)

white

74.

Which of these gives the greatest accuracy in constructing face cuts

a)

conventional face

b)

humboldt face

c)

open face

d)

all of these

75.

Which of these gives the greatest saving of lumber

a)

conventional face

b)

humboldt face

c)

open face

d)

all of these

76.

Moving of logs from forest to landing area is known as

a)

marking

b)

bucking

c)

skidding

d)

delimbing

77.

Surveying timberlands to locate and estimate the volumes and grades of standing timber meeting requirements is known as

a)

surveying

b)

cruising

c)

marking

d)

logging

78.

Wet and dry treatment of seeds is used for which species

a)

amla

b)

mango

c)

ber

d)

teak

79.

Which of these is not a laboratory method to determine best days for seed collection?

a)

maximum dry weight

b)

colour of fruits

c)

moisture content of fruits

d)

chemical analysis of fat and nitrogen content

80.

Which of these characterises a refractory site

a)

soil depth < 10 cm

b)

soil depth 10-30 cm

c)

soil depth > 30 cm

d)

none of these

81.

Which of these prevents water logging

a)

sunken bed

b)

raised bed

c)

flat bed

d)

all of these

82.

Number of seeds in sample that germinate upto the peak germination period expressed as % is a definition of

a)

germination number

b)

germination percentage

c)

germination energy

d)

germination power

83.

Which of these conserves moisture

a)

sunken bed

b)

raised bed

c)

flat bed

d)

all of these

84.

Agave is used for

a)

barbed wire fencing

b)

live fencing

c)

chain link fencing

d)

stone wall fencing

85.

Shell cracking of seeds is used for which species

a)

amla

b)

mango

c)

ber

d)

teak

86.

Choice of spacing is dependent upon

a)

objective of plantation

b)

site-species matching

c)

growth rate

d)

allofthese

87.

Which of these is a good storage condition

a)

high moisture, high temperature

b)

high moisture, low temperature

c)

low moisture, high temperature

d)

low moisture, low temperature

88.

Planting along canal banks is a part of

a)

farm forestry

b)

community forestry

c)

extension forestry

d)

agroforestry

89.

Captive breeding is an example of

a)

in-situ conservation

b)

ex-situ conservation

c)

in-situ preservation

d)

ex-situ preservation

90.

The tiger has a home range of several square kilometres, regulates the ecosystem through controlling herbivore populations and trophic cascades, and people come to tiger reserves to watch tigers. Thus, the tiger can be called as

a)

umbrella species

b)

keystone species

c)

flagship species

d)

all of the above

91.

Sustainable harvest of resources falls under the category of:

a)

conservation

b)

preservation

c)

environmentalism

d)

none of the above

92.

The elephant has a home range of several square kilometres, regulates the ecosystem by its habit of destructive feeding, and people can relate to this animal which is important for conservation. Given this background, the elephant can be called as

a)

umbrella species

b)

keystone species

c)

flagship species

d)

all of the above

93.

People come to Sessa orchid sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh to witness orchids, which in this context would be classified as

a)

umbrella species

b)

keystone species

c)

flagship species

d)

extinct species

94.

We prefer those areas for the creation of a conservation reserve where the level of threat is

a)

very high

b)

medium

c)

very low

d)

non-existent

95.

Which of these is not a forest classification as per the 1894 Forest Policy:

a)

protection forest

b)

production forest

c)

minor forest

d)

major forest

96.

“Science of relationships between organisms and their environments” is the definition of:

a)

conservation

b)

preservation

c)

environmentalism

d)

ecology

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