Test: Forests of Punjab - PPSC PCS (Punjab) MCQ

Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed Forests have broad-leaved trees.
Khair and Sissoo forests are man-made and found in the foothills.
Shiwalik Chir Pine forests are located at higher elevations.
Dry Deciduous Bamboo forests are not in the plains but found in areas like Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur.

Agroforestry integrates trees and crops to diversify land use and improve soil quality.
Poplar, Eucalyptus, and Bamboo are identified as key tree species.
The target is to increase forest cover to 15%, not 20%.

Forest cover in Punjab is 1,837 sq km, making up 3.65% of the state’s total geographical area.

• PSFDC was established under the Companies Act of 1956.
• It ensures transparency and eliminates middlemen while supporting industries.
• Bamboo cultivation is a part of other government initiatives, not PSFDC's sole focus.

Open forests are the largest forest cover category in Punjab.
Very dense forests constitute a negligible proportion (0.02%).
Hoshiarpur district leads with 725 sq km of forest cover.

Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests are found at elevations above 850 meters and are dominated by chir pine.

The Plantation in Malwa Region project, implemented in 2012-13, aimed at removing invasive Mesquite and establishing high-quality plantations.

• Forests in Punjab contribute to ecological sustainability by preventing soil erosion, enhancing fertility, and reducing pollution.
• The total forest area in Punjab is 6.12% of the state’s geographical area.
• Protected forests account for 36.87% of the total forest area, and reserved forests contribute 1.43%.