Afforestation Techniques

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1.Which of the following is NOT involved in reclaiming dry lands without the use of irrigation?

2.Which of the following factors are involved in highway planting?

Environmental characteristics of the siteSelection of plant speciesDesign and arrangement of plantingsAll the factors mentioned aboveNone of the above

3.Which of the following activities are considered cultural practices in agriculture?

4.Which of the following are considered the primary categories of mulching?

5.Which of the following effects are generally attributed to mulches, regardless of their material?

Inhibition of weed growth by limiting sunlight exposure on the soil surface, thereby preventing their germination and developmentProtection of soil from erosion, helping to maintain its structure and fertilityThermal insulation that promotes increased dew accumulation on the soilAll of the aboveNone of the above

6.Which of the following activities are involved in protection and site maintenance?

Measures to prevent damage from grazing animalsFire management including prevention and controlled burnsSafeguarding against forest-related threatsAll of the listed activitiesNone of the above

7.What does aesthetic planting primarily involve?

Selecting appropriate plant speciesDesigning ornamental plant arrangementsBoth selecting species and designing ornamental plant layoutsNeither of the aboveNot applicable

8.Which of the following factors are involved in the reclamation of barren hill slopes?

Overall planning aspectsEnvironmental and location factorsSelection of appropriate plant speciesPreparation and treatment of the soilAll the mentioned factors

9.Various ecological zones require distinct methods for afforestation. Which of the following are considered techniques used in afforestation across different environments?

Planting trees in arid regions using irrigation methodsEstablishing vegetation along the edges of canalsRestoring dry areas without relying on irrigationRehabilitating barren mountain slopesAll of the above