Which plant is associated with the social forestry programmes in India?
A
Teak
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B
Neem
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C
Eucalyptus
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D
Banyan
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Solution
The correct option is C Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus,
Eucalyptus is a tall evergreen tree. It attains the height of more than 300 feet. Leaves of the tree on juvenile shoots are opposite, sessile, cordate-ovate, and covered with a bluish-white bloom. The adult leaves are alternate, lanceolate and are 6-12 inches long and 1-2 inches broad. In eucalyptus-tree flowers is cream in color. The appearance of its bark varies with the age of the tree. Its bark consists of long fibers and can be pulled off in long pieces. Stems of the seedlings and coppice shoots are quadrangular. Flowers are in cymose panicles. The fruit is a capsule.