Forest Resources , Importance and Conservation

Q. Match the following.

A] Thorny Forests	1] Found in areas with more than 120cm rainfall
B] Equatorial Forests	2] Found in areas with 60-120cm rainfall
C] Arid Forestss	3] Found in areas with lesss than 60cm rainfall
D] Mangrove Forests	4] Found in the western regions of Kutch

1. B-4, C-2, A-3, D-1
2. B-1, C-2, A-3, D-4
3. B-1, C-3, A-2, D-4
4. B-1, C-2, A-4, D-3

Q. Explain in detail the types of forests and their occurrence in Gujarat.

Q. The equatorial forests experience more than 120cm of rainfall.

1. True
2. False

Q. Choose the correct uses of trees.

1. To prevent soil erosion
2. Used in making leather
3. Used to prepare furniture
   
4. Used in manufacturing paper

Q. Sarpagandha is found in forests which has medicinal uses. What is Sarpagandha?

1. a plant
2. a snake
3. an artificial perfume
4. a lizard

Q. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Deciduous forests make up the maximum forest cover.
2. Thorny forests experience rainfall less than 60cm.
3. Arid forests experience rainfall more than 120 cm.
4. Equatorial forests experience rainfall more than 120 cm.

Q. Which of the following areas are known to have bear sanctuaries?

1. Banaskantha
2. Dahod
3. Thod
4. Dediyapada

Q. Which national park is famous for marine animals in Gujarat?

1. Gir National Park
2. Vansada National Park
3. Jim Corbett National Park
4. Dariyai National Park

Q. Which of the following sanctuaries are famous bird sanctuaries in Gujarat?

1. Ratnamal Sanctuary
2. Nal Sarovar Sanctuary
3. Thol Sanctuary
4. Rampura Sanctuary

Q. What steps can be taken to increase the forest cover of Gujarat?

1. All of the above
2. Afforestation to rebuild wild life habitats.
3. Reduction of clearance of forest land for agriculture.
4. Educating citizens to reduce the usage of forest products.