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- A. Mechanical
- B. All of the above
- C. Schedule/statistical
- D. Selective
Explanation: Thinning may be based on mechanical or systematic spacing, selective removal of particular trees, or a prescribed schedule or statistical…
Correct answer: All of the above- A. To make an afforestation/reforestation campaign a success a well-stocked nursery raised on scientific lines is a pre-requisite.
- B. The adverse biotic and edaphic factors, failure of most of the planting campaigns in the country
- C. All of the above
- D. Can generally be traced back to poor stock raised in ill-equipped nurseries by the staff, which is often ignorant of the modern techniques of nursery raising and its management
Explanation: Successful afforestation depends on healthy nursery stock, while poor nursery facilities, weak management and unsuitable stock commonly…
Correct answer: All of the above- A. None of these
- B. May - July
- C. February - April
- D. September - November
Explanation: Abies pindrow cones generally mature and release seed in the autumn period, approximately September to November.
Correct answer: September - November- A. September - November
- B. May - July
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Deodar cones mature and release viable seed in the autumn, chiefly from September to November.
Correct answer: September - November- A. February - April
- B. May - July
- C. September - November
- D. None of these
Explanation: Spruce seed ripens in the autumn, generally during September to November, when its cones mature.
Correct answer: September - November- A. May - July
- B. None of these
- C. February - April
- D. September - November
Explanation: Chilgoza pine cones mature in the autumn, so seed ripening is recorded from September to November.
Correct answer: September - November- A. April - May
- B. September - November
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Chir pine is an important exception among these conifers because its cones ripen earlier, during April and May.
Correct answer: April - May- A. June - July
- B. September - November
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Blue pine seed ripens in the autumn, with September to November being the usual collection period.
Correct answer: September - November- A. None of these
- B. September - November
- C. March - April
- D. October - November
Explanation: Aleppo pine, listed here as Quetta pine, has seed ripening in October-November.
Correct answer: October - November- A. April - May
- B. September - November
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Arizona cypress is recorded as ripening seed in April-May in the forestry seed calendar used for this species.
Correct answer: April - May- A. May - July
- B. November
- C. February - April
- D. September - November
Explanation: Acacia modesta produces mature seed in November, so the single-month option is the appropriate one.
Correct answer: November- A. May - July
- B. February - April
- C. June - July
- D. None of these
Explanation: Acacia nilotica seed commonly ripens during June-July, following maturation of its pods in the early summer.
Correct answer: June - July- A. June - July
- B. September - November
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Acacia senegal seed ripens during June-July, the period when its pods become mature and suitable for collection.
Correct answer: June - July- A. May - July
- B. October - November
- C. September - November
- D. None of these
Explanation: Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica) produces mature seeds mainly in October and November, when its fruits ripen before seed collection.
Correct answer: October - November- A. May - July
- B. July - August
- C. September - November
- D. None of these
Explanation: Ailanthus altissima seeds mature in July and August, following development of its winged samaras during the warmer months.
Correct answer: July - August- A. May - July
- B. February - April
- C. December - January
- D. None of these
Explanation: Albizia lebbeck pods mature and the seeds ripen in December and January, later than many tropical leguminous trees.
Correct answer: December - January- A. May - June
- B. September - November
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Albizia moluccana reaches seed maturity during May and June, so this is the appropriate period for collecting its ripe seed.
Correct answer: May - June- A. May - July
- B. March - April
- C. February - April
- D. None of these
Explanation: Albizia procera seeds ripen in March and April as the pods mature and dry on the tree.
Correct answer: March - April- A. February - April
- B. September - November
- C. May - June
- D. None of these
Explanation: Alstonia scholaris produces mature seed in May and June; its seeds are light and wind-dispersed, so collection should follow capsule…
Correct answer: May - June- A. None of these
- B. September - November
- C. February - April
- D. June - August
Explanation: Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed ripens during June and August, when the fleshy fruits mature and can be collected for immediate sowing.
Correct answer: June - August