Gk Questions and Answers on the Forest of India

A large area of land dominated by trees and shrubs, then it is popularly known as forest. According to International conventions, every country should have about 33% of its area under forests, but the world average of forest cover is only 26.6 %. Here, we are giving 10 GK Questions and Answers on forest of India for general awareness.

1.  Which of the following state has got largest forest in the country?

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Chhattisgarh

D. Maharashtra

Ans: A

2. Which among is not mangroves region of India?

A. West Bengal

B. Udupi

C. Condapur

D. Ratnagiri

Ans: B

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3. Consider the following statement (s) related to the tidal forest

I. These forest are found in those marshy areas where fresh water of rivers continuously mixes with the saline water sea.

II. In India, these forests are mainly found in the coast of Orissa, Sunderbans in West Bengal etc.

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

4. Consider the following statement (s) related to the tropical evergreen forest

I. Distribution- Rainy slopes of Western Ghats, North East India except Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern parts West Bengal and Orisha, Andaman and Nicobar & Lakshadweep.

II. The trees of this forest are hard wood type.

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

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5. Which of the following state has got largest forest cover in terms of percentage with respect to its geographical area?

A. Assam

B. Sikkim

C. Tripura

D. Mizoram

Ans: D

6. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Wet Deciduous Forests.

I. These forest cover about 70% of India’s forest area and these are also characterised as Monsoon forest.

II. It is found at the northern and western part of Madhya Pradesh

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: D

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7. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Himalayan forest

I. It contains all the varieties of wood from tropical to alpine type except equatorial forests.

II. Important species of tree are Sal, Teak, Chir, Deodar, Oak, Olive, Chestnut, Confers, Spruce and Lirch.

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

8. Match the following

a. Vembanad                          1. Kerala

b. Bhitakanika                        2. Orissa

c. Ratnagiri                             3. Maharashtra

d. Condapur                           4. Karnataka

Code:

       a        b        c          d

A.    1        2        3         4

B.    4        3        2         1

C.    4        1        3         2

D.    1        4        2         3

Ans: A

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9. Consider the following statement (s) related to the arid forest

I. Founded in Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Haryana, Gujarat and Punjab

II. Species of trees- Cactus, Thorny Bushes, Kikar, Babool, Date palms Acacia, Khair etc

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

10. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about Indian forest reserve?

I. Indian mangroves covering about 4500 km² area in the coastal regions and about 5% area of the world.

II. Sunderban is the largest mangrove forests in India and it have been added to the list of biosphere reserves of UNESCO.

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Both I & II

D. Neither I nor II

Ans: C

In the above 10 GK Question and Answers on the Forest of India is a set of 10 Multiple Choice Questions that attune and equipped the readers as per the evolving nature of different competitive examinations.

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