All Free Forestry MCQs with Answers

• A. The premier organization in the country responsible for conducting research
• B. The Imparting education and training in the field of forestry and allied disciplines
• C. Both (a) & (b)
• D. None of these

Explanation: The Pakistan Forest Institute has a dual role: it conducts forestry research and provides education and training in forestry and allied…

• A. FAO/UNDP
• B. GTZ
• C. USAID
• D. All of the above

Explanation: Pakistan’s forestry research and training institutions received expert assistance, equipment, and training support from FAO/UNDP, GTZ, and…

• A. Shinkiari in Hazara
• B. Thai in Abbottabad
• C. Ghoragali
• D. None of these

Explanation: The research-cum-training field station was established at Shinkiari in Hazara, an important forestry research area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

• A. Peshawar
• B. Lahore
• C. Faisalabad
• D. None of these

Explanation: Gatwala is located near Faisalabad, where the Government of Punjab established a research institute to address regional forestry problems.

• A. F.F.I. 2 years M.SC.
• B. B.Sc.
• C. None of these
• D. Both (a) & (b)

Explanation: The institute provides higher forestry education and training, including the two-year M.Sc.

• A. Ghora Gali
• B. All of the above
• C. Thai (Abbottabad)
• D. Miani (Hyderabad)
• E. Bahawalpur

Explanation: Foresters and forest guards have traditionally been trained at forestry schools in Ghora Gali, Bahawalpur, Thai, and Miani.

• A. To providing a lead to the field foresters for the most efficient management of a limited forest resource
• B. And development of wild land resource for the production of goods and services
• C. All of the above
• D. Minor forest produce for the people of Pakistan, research is several ancillary disciplines
• E. Such as timber, fuelwood, water, wildlife, fodder, forage

Explanation: Forestry research supports efficient management and development of wild-land resources for products and services such as timber, fuelwood…

• A. All of the above
• B. For afforestation / reforestation in different ecological zones
• C. Management of watersheds, range land and wildlife sustained yield
• D. From forests harvesting, transportation and utilization of the produce
• E. Suitable nursery and field planting techniques

Explanation: The objectives are pursued through improved nursery and planting methods, afforestation in varied ecological zones, watershed and…

• A. The forestry research underway
• B. The accomplishments todate have been of significant value to the forestry sector
• C. None of these
• D. Both (a) & (b)

Explanation: The statement combines the ongoing forestry research programme with the significant accomplishments already achieved for the forestry…

• A. Both (a) & (b)
• B. Paper
• C. Pulp
• D. None of these

Explanation: Both chir pine and eucalypt wood can be pulped to manufacture paper, so the two uses are not mutually exclusive.

• A. Furniture
• B. Cross arms
• C. Scaffolding
• D. All of the above
• E. Shuttering

Explanation: Poplar and eucalypt timber is versatile and can be used for furniture as well as construction materials such as cross arms, scaffolding…

• A. Further studies on proper site preparation; introduction of nitrogen-fixing trees
• B. And multipurpose trees; arid and semi-arid zone afforestation; growing of trees in conjunction with agriculture; environment degradation assessment
• C. Use of saline water for raising tree crops; forest genetics; setting up of seed orchards
• D. All of the above

Explanation: The listed programmes cover site preparation, nitrogen-fixing and multipurpose trees, dry-zone afforestation, agroforestry, saline-water…

• A. All of the above
• B. U.K.
• C. Germany
• D. U.S.A.

Explanation: PFI staff received higher education and training abroad in the USA, UK and Germany. Thus, all three countries are included.

• A. Although professional staff in forestry and ancillary disciplines is available
• B. Both (a) & (b)
• C. But number of experts for communication of the message to motivate the people is woefully short
• D. None of these

Explanation: The statement contrasts available professional forestry staff with the shortage of specialists who can communicate with and motivate local…

• A. T.V.
• B. Radio
• C. Film
• D. Strips
• E. All of the above

Explanation: Television, radio, films and strips can all communicate the role of vegetation in conserving soil and water to a broad audience.

• A. Both (a) & (b)
• B. Group or a whole community has long been practiced in the rural society of Pakistan
• C. Face to face communication with individuals
• D. None of these

Explanation: Informal extension includes direct face-to-face contact and communication with groups or whole communities, especially through established…

• A. Chopal
• B. All of the above
• C. Baithak
• D. Dera

Explanation: Chopal, dera and baithak are all traditional Pakistani gathering places where rural people meet and exchange ideas.

• A. Apart from rendering regular service on technical matters to the forestry community in the country, farmers
• B. Other interested in tree planting area given requisite help
• C. Both (a) & (b)
• D. None of these

Explanation: Forestry advisory services support the forestry community and also provide farmers and other people interested in tree planting with…

• A. All of the above
• B. Railways
• C. Wah Ordinance Factory
• D. HCM
• E. WAPDA

Explanation: PFI provides technical assistance to several government and semi-government organizations, including WAPDA, Pakistan Railways, Wah…

• A. Technical notes
• B. All of the above
• C. Research reports
• D. Brochures
• E. Bulletins

Explanation: The Pakistan Journal of Forestry is the main quarterly publication, while technical notes, bulletins, research reports and brochures…