Match the following
Rivers (Soil) Ancient Name (pH value)
a. Flood soils
7.8 to 8.0
b. Loamy soils
7.5 to 8.5
c. Sodic and Saline
7.3 to 8.5
d. Desert soils
7.0 to 8.4
A. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
B. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-2
C. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
D. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
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Which of the following is not correctly matched?
List-I List-II
a. Saline soil
Jalandhar, Tarn Taran
b. Bet soil
Firozpur, Faridkot
c. Kandi soil
Pathankot, Ropar
d. Forest soil
Bathinda, Moga
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Which of the following is not correctly matched?
List I (Soil) List II (Deficient in)
a. Sandy soil
Nitrogen
b. Sierozem soil
Organic matter
c. Acidic soil
Soluble salts
d. Desert soil
Humus
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The features of Bet soils of Punjab are
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. All of these
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Consider the following facts about sodic soils of Punjab.
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. All of these
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In Punjab, forests are divided into
A. Two types
B. Three types
C. Four types
D. Five types
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Forests in Punjab is classified into how many divisions?
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Which of these are the objectives of Forest Policy of Punjab?
A. To protect, conserve and improve the state's forest and natural resources.
B. To increase the area under forest and tree cover.
C. To promote non-timber uses of forests.
D. All of the above
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The main aim of Green Punjab Mission is
A. To increase forest and tree cover from existing per cent to 15 per cent over a period of 15 years.
B. To bring all non-forest areas under this scheme.
C. Prevent any type of cutting of tree.
D. All of the above
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As per the State of Forest Report 2017, which among the following district have lowest forest cover?
A. Tarn Taran
B. Jalandhar
C. Amritsar
D. Fatehgarh Sahib
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As per the State Forest Report 2017, which district in Punjab has highest forest cover?
A. Rupnagar
B. Hoshiarpur
C. Nawanshar
D. Moga
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Shiwalik Chir Pine forests are found in
A. Ropar, Hoshiarpur
B. SBS Nagar, Gurdaspur
C. Jalandhar
D. Both (A) and (B)
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............ Forests of Punjab are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed.
A. Reserved
B. Protected
C. Unclassed
D. Both (A) and (B)
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Which Department of Forest Development came into existence on 23 May, 1983 under the Companies Act, 1956?
A. Punjab Bamboo and Fiber Development Board (PBFDB)
B. Punjab State Forest Development Corporation
C. Department of Forest and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab
D. None of these
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Which of the following is/are obtained from the forests of Punjab?
A. Pulpwood and Timber
B. Medicinal Herbs
C. Fuelwood and Fodder
D. All of the above
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What is/are the importance of forests in Punjab?
A. Provides raw material
B. Contribute to total revenue
C. Provides employment
D. All of the above
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Name some trees identified by agroforesrtry in Punjab?
A. Poplar, Dek
B. Eucalyptus, Bamboo
C. Dek, Bamboo
D. Poplar, Eucalyptus, Dek, Bamboo
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Which of the following districts of the state falls under Shiwalik forests?
A. Only 4
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Consider the statement(s) about 'Bamboo Mission Punjab'.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. All of these
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Why does agroforestry develop in Punjab?
A. Increasing demand for timber and plywood
B. Demand for paper-making industry
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Modern technique adopted by the farmers
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