1. Which forest is also referred to as ‘Monsoon Forests’ ?

Montane Forests

Mangrove Forests

Tropical Deciduous Forests

Tropical Evergreen Forests

Answer: Tropical

Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests are called Monsoon Forests because the trees in these forests shed their leaves during the dry season and regrow during monsoon.


2. Which of the following is the most dominant species of trees found in the Tropical Deciduous Forests of India ?

Teak tree

Coconut tree

Deodar tree

Rubber tree

Answer: Teak Tree

Explanation:

Teak, Sal, Peepal and Neem are the most dominant species of trees found in the Tropical Deciduous Forests of India.


3. Considered one of the best in India, Temi Tea garden is the only tea estate in the state of ?

West Bengal

Sikkim

Assam

Odisha

Answer: Sikkim

Explanation:

The Temi Tea Garden in Temi, established in 1969 by the Government of Sikkim, is located in South Sikkim in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is the only tea garden in Sikkim and considered one of the best in India and in the world. Top quality tea is produced, which is in demand in the international market. The garden is laid over a gradually sloping hill.


4. As per the India State of Forest Report 2017, which of the following states has the maximum percentage of forest cover in relation to its area ?

Maharashtra

Odisha

Assam

Mizoram

Answer: Mizoram

Explanation:

As per India State of Forest Report 2017, Mizoram has the highest forest cover with respect to total geographical area. However, Madhya Pradesh had the largest forest cover in terms of area in the country.


5. In terms of area, which state has the largest forest cover in India ?

Madhya Pradesh

Odisha

Maharashtra

Kerala

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra. Arunachal Pradesh is the state with maximum percentage (79.63%) of forest cover. According to a report by the Union Environment Ministry in December 2019, Total Forest and Tree Cover rises to 24.56 percent of the total geographical area of the Country.


6. Hardwood trees like sal, teak, neem and shisham (useful for making furniture, transport and constructional material) are found in which type of forests ?

Coniferous Forests

Temperate Deciduous Forests

Tropical Deciduous Forests

Mediterranean Vegetation

Answer: Tropical Deciduous Forests

Explanation:

Hardwood trees like sal, teak, neem and shisham (useful for making furniture, transport and constructional material) are found in Tropical Deciduous Forests.

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