Forestry MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. What is the primary goal of sustainable forestry?
A) Maximize timber production
B) Preserve biodiversity and maintain forest health
C) Increase urban development
D) Expand agricultural lands
Answer: B) Preserve biodiversity and maintain forest health

2. Which forest management practice involves the selective removal of mature trees to improve forest conditions?
A) Clear-cutting
B) Thinning
C) Shelterwood cutting
D) Selective logging
Answer: B) Thinning

3. The term “reforestation” refers to:
A) The conversion of forest land to agricultural use
B) The process of planting trees in a deforested area
C) The removal of invasive species
D) The protection of old-growth forests
Answer: B) The process of planting trees in a deforested area

4. Which of the following is a key factor in forest health monitoring?
A) Soil pH levels
B) Tree growth rates
C) Air pollution levels
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

5. What does the term “agroforestry” refer to?
A) Planting crops in deforested areas
B) Integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes
C) Using forests for commercial logging only
D) Establishing urban green spaces
Answer: B) Integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes

6. The “Carbon Sequestration” function of forests involves:
A) Storing carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change
B) Increasing soil erosion
C) Promoting biodiversity loss
D) Reducing tree density
Answer: A) Storing carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change

7. Which forest type is characterized by evergreen trees and long winters?
A) Tropical Rainforest
B) Temperate Deciduous Forest
C) Boreal Forest (Taiga)
D) Mediterranean Forest
Answer: C) Boreal Forest (Taiga)

8. The “Forest Stewardship Council” (FSC) is known for:
A) Setting standards for sustainable forest management
B) Regulating timber prices
C) Promoting urban forest development
D) Organizing forest tourism
Answer: A) Setting standards for sustainable forest management

9. In forestry, “clear-cutting” is a practice where:
A) Only specific trees are removed while leaving others
B) All trees in a designated area are removed at once
C) Trees are selectively pruned
D) Non-native species are planted
Answer: B) All trees in a designated area are removed at once

10. Which of the following is NOT typically a goal of forest conservation efforts?
A) Protecting wildlife habitats
B) Enhancing soil fertility
C) Increasing the number of roads in forest areas
D) Preserving water resources
Answer: C) Increasing the number of roads in forest areas

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