Forestry MCQs
Forestry MCQs help aspirants prepare for PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, and forest department tests. Covering ecology, silviculture, wildlife, and conservation, they benefit forestry students, rangers, and conservation officers seeking knowledge of biodiversity and sustainable management.
Q: Tree planting drive during monsoon is referred to as
A) Green march
B) Van Mahotsav
C) Plantation week
D) Jungle Saptah
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Van Mahotsav is celebrated annually to promote tree planting during monsoon.
Q: Main source of resin in coniferous forests
A) Bark
B) Branches
C) Needles
D) Trunk
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Resin is extracted from the trunk through tapping in coniferous trees like pine.
Q: Decomposed organic matter in forest soil
A) Humus
B) Clay
C) Silt
D) Peat
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Humus improves soil fertility and moisture retention.
Q: Species often used in dryland agroforestry
A) Eucalyptus
B) Bamboo
C) Acacia nilotica
D) Neem
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Acacia nilotica is drought-resistant and compatible with crops.
Q: Leaf fall in deciduous trees occurs due to
A) Lack of nutrients
B) Disease
C) Seasonal changes
D) Insect attacks
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Leaf fall is a natural adaptation to seasonal water scarcity and cold.