Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1276] In Kashmir, Alpine pastures are locally known as
Correct Answer

(B) Margs

Explanation

Solution: The vegetation in Sub-Alpine and Alpine Forests varies from the lush green margs (Alpine pasture) to evergreen conifers. Alpine forests are divided into two categories i.e. Moist Alpine and Dry Alpine.

[#1277] As per the ISFR, 2019, which district has high forest cover than the others?
Correct Answer

(A) Poonch

Explanation

Solution: As per the ISFR, 2019, Poonch district has high forest cover of about 2107.7 square km.

[#1278] Which region has the lowest area under forests as per the ISFR, 2019?
Correct Answer

(C) Ladakh

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh Region has 36 square km (0.11% of its total geographical area) forest area which the lowest in the two Union territories.

[#1279] Junipers, betula, pinus, abies, shrubby rhododendrons, salix, etc., are the important species of which type of forests?
Correct Answer

(A) Alpine Forests

Explanation

Solution: Important plant species of Alpine forests are junipers, betula, pinus, abies, pyrus, shrubby rhododendrons, salix, etc.

[#1280] Which of the following constitute the highest forest cover in the combined forests of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Reserved Forests

Explanation

Solution: Those forests which are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed are known as reserved forests. The reserved forests (17643 square km) cover 87.21% of the total forest area.