Forest Resources (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 10

1. Which group of districts has the highest forest area? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Baran-Udaipur- Chittaurgarh
(b) Bharatpur-Jhalawar-Kota
(c) Karauli-Sirohi-Dungarpur
(d) Banswara-Dholpur-Raj Samand

Correct Answer: (a) Baran-Udaipur- Chittaurgarh

Solution:According to the 'State of India Forest Report, 2021' status of districts with maximum forests is as follows -

District	Forest Area (Sq. km.)
Pratapgarh	1,033.77
Udaipur	2753.39
Chittorgarh	990.05
Sawai Madhopur	464.61
Alwar	1195.91
Baran	1,010.05
Sirohi	898.42

Similarly, the districts with minimum forest areas are:

District	Forest Area (Sq. km.)
Churu	77.69
Hanumangarh	92.97
Jodhpur	109.25
Ganganagar	115.09
Dausa	116.60

2. In Rajasthan, maximum forest area is in : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Udaipur and Rajsamand districts
(b) Kota and Baran districts
(c) Chittorgarh district
(d) Sawai Madhopur and Karauli districts

Correct Answer: (a) Udaipur and Rajsamand districts

Solution:According to the 'State of India Forest Report, 2021' status of districts with maximum forests is as follows -

District	Forest Area (Sq. km.)
Pratapgarh	1,033.77
Udaipur	2753.39
Chittorgarh	990.05
Sawai Madhopur	464.61
Alwar	1195.91
Baran	1,010.05
Sirohi	898.42

Similarly, the districts with minimum forest areas are:

District	Forest Area (Sq. km.)
Churu	77.69
Hanumangarh	92.97
Jodhpur	109.25
Ganganagar	115.09
Dausa	116.60

3. Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

(A) Dry teak forests are concentrated in the southern part of Rajasthan.

(B) Teak forests are found in areas having annual average rainfall 75 to 110 cm.

(D) Forests of western Rajasthan belong to the mixed deciduous forest.

(a) (A) and (B) are correct.
(b) (B) and (C) are correct.
(c) (C) and (D) are correct.
(d) (A) (B) and (C) are correct.

Correct Answer: (d) (A) (B) and (C) are correct.

Solution:Dry teak forest is concentrated in southern part of Rajasthan in Banswara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Kota, Bara, etc. These forests are found in areas with 75 to 110 cm annual rainfall. Sub-tropical evergreen forests are found in Mount Abu. Mixed deciduous forest are found in Udaipur, Kota, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Sirohi districts.

4. The district of Rajasthan where tropical dry deciduous forest is found in– [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:The tropical dry deciduous forest is limited to few areas in Rajasthan. These forests are found in northern and eastern slopes of Aravalli range. These forests are found mainly in Alwar, Bharatpur and Dhaulpur districts. Some of the varieties of trees under this type of vegetation are found in Jalore, Nagaur, Ganganagar and Bikaner districts.

5. In which among the following district, sub-tropical hilly forests are found? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Sirohi
(b) Udaipur
(c) Banswara
(d) Jhalawar

Correct Answer: (a) Sirohi

Solution:The Central Indian Sub-tropical Hill forest are the most plentiful in central part of India, as in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. They are also found in Sirohi, Rajasthan frequently on the hills near Mount Abu.

6. Which of the following vegetation is not found in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Tropical dry
(b) Tropical thorn
(c) Tropical desert
(d) Tropical moist deciduous

Correct Answer: (d) Tropical moist deciduous

Solution:Due to lack of rain, tropical dry moist and desert vegetation is found in Rajasthan. Tropical moist deciduous forest is not found here.

7. When did the Rajasthan government approve the first Forest Policy? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) August 2010
(b) February 2010
(c) September 2011
(d) March 2011

Correct Answer: (b) February 2010

Solution:First 'Forest Policy' of the government of Rajasthan was approved in February, 2010.

8. In which region of Rajasthan will you find Teak forests? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) Central
(b) Southern
(c) North-Eastern
(d) North-Western

Correct Answer: (b) Southern

Solution:Teak wood forests are found in Southern part (Banswara and Dungarpur) of Rajasthan.

9. The major cause of lesser availability of forests in Rajasthan is – [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Climate Change
(b) Cutting of forest for wood use in building
(c) Cutting of forest for fire wood
(d) Animal grazing

Correct Answer: (a) Climate Change

Solution:The main reason of lack of forest in Rajasthan is climate change leading to lack of rainfall.

10. The districts most favourable for teak plantation – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Bharatpur and Alwar
(b) Sriganganagar and Bikaner
(c) Jalaun and Sirohi
(d) Banswara and Udaipur.

Correct Answer: (d) Banswara and Udaipur.

Solution:Banswara and Udaipur are appropriate for teak plantation as these areas receive more than 90 cm rainfall.