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: Maximum photosynthesis in a tree occurs in the
A) Stem
B) Roots
C) Leaves
D) Bark
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Leaves contain chlorophyll and are the primary sites for photosynthesis in trees.
Q: Annual rings in tree trunks help determine
A) Bark texture
B) Tree height
C) Age of the tree
D) Leaf size
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Each annual ring represents one year of growth, which helps in estimating the age of a tree.
Q: Cutting down of all trees in an area regardless of species or size is known as
A) Selective logging
B) Shelterwood cutting
C) Clear-cutting
D) Strip cutting
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Clear-cutting removes all trees in a specific area, often for timber harvesting.
Q: Trees that shed their leaves annually are called
A) Evergreen
B) Coniferous
C) Deciduous
D) Alpine
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Deciduous trees lose their leaves seasonally, usually in autumn or dry seasons.
Q: The tool commonly used for measuring tree diameter at breast height is called
A) Compass
B) Hygrometer
C) Caliper
D) Diameter tape
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Diameter tape is wrapped around the trunk at breast height to measure its diameter.