Jharkhand - Study Mode
[#741] Saranda forest is situated in which district of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer
(D) West Singhbhum
Explanation
Solution: Saranda is Asia's largest Sal Forest and Jharkhand's Pride. An un-spoilt world, where nature rules supreme, it is the home of the endangered flying lizard, in the local Ho language it means “The land of seven hundred hills” and is located in the West Singhbhum District.
[#742] Out of 29.45% of its total forests, which type of forests cover more than 90% area in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer
(B) Tropical dry deciduous forests
Explanation
Solution: Jharkhand is home to tropical moist deciduous and tropical dry deciduous forests and the dominant plant species like Shorea robusta, Diospyros melanoxylon, Pterocarpus mersupium, Gloriosa superba, Butea monosperma, Madhuca longifolia, etc. 90% area is covered with tropical dry deciduous forest.
[#743] Match the following List I (Forests) List II (Characteristics) a. Moist deciduous forests 1. Some activities permitted b. Reserved forests 2. More than 130 cm rainfall c. Protected forests 3. Mostly covered by shrubs and grasses d. Dry deciduous forests 4. Constitute 81.3%
Correct Answer
(B) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Explanation
Solution: The correct match is : Moist deciduous forest - More than 130 cm rainfall Reserved forests - Some activities permitted Protected forests - Constitute 81.3% Dry deciduous forests - Mostly covered by shrubs and grasses
[#744] Jharkhand is the biggest lac producing state in the country and accounts for more than what percentage of the national production
Correct Answer
(B) 50%
Explanation
Solution: Jharkhand has the reputation of being India's biggest producer of lac, a scarlet-coloured resin secreted by an insect on trees. The state accounts for more than 50% of the country's lac produce.
[#745] In terms of forest density canopy classes, how much area of Jharkhand is under very dense forest region?
Correct Answer
(B) 2,598 sq km