Punjab - Study Mode

[#216] Name the main species of tree found in coniferous forests of Punjab.
Correct Answer

(A) Chir

Explanation

Solution: Coniferous forests are found in the Shiwalik hills of the state where chir is the main species, along with amla, khair and some scattered trees of terminalias.

[#217] Which crop exists in Kandi region and the forest areas of Talwara Block?
Correct Answer

(A) Bamboo

Explanation

Solution: Kandi and Talwara region are areas for bamboo forests.

[#218] ............ is the main species of scrub forests in Punjab.
Correct Answer

(A) Acacia

Explanation

Solution: Scrub forests are found in the Shiwalik hills and in various Bir forests of Punjab. Acacia is the main species found here. Babool and Indian rosewood are found along riverine areas and in the plains.

[#219] Match the following List I (Types of Forests) List II (Location/District) a. Dry Deciduous 1. Bela and Mand area b. Chir Pine 2. Dasuya forest Division c. Dry Deciduous Bamboo 3. Shiwalik d. Khair/Sissoo 4. Kandi tract
Correct Answer

(A) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Dry Deciduous - Kandi Tract Chir Pine - Shiwalik Dry Deciduous Bamboo - Dasuya forest division Khair/Sissoo - Bela and Mand area

[#220] Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Shiwalik hills Chir, Pine b. Dry Deciduous Mixed Eucalyptus, Teak c. Dry Deciduous Scrub Indian Mahogany d. Dry Deciduous Bamboo Khair, Sissoo
Correct Answer

(D) d

Explanation

Solution: Dry Deciduous Bamboo forests are found in Dasuya Forest Division only. These are found in Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur. Patiala and Kapurthala have pure Bamboo forests. The main species found in these forests is male bamboo. The other species are Indian ash tree, bistendu, bastard teak, elm and amaltas.