FINAL ANSWER KEY

Question Paper Code: 19/2023/0L

Category Code: 170/2021

Exam: Manager

Medium of Question: English

Date of Test 01-02-2023

Department Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd
Alphacode A

Question1:-The study of life history and general characteristics of forest trees and crops with particular reference to
environmental factors is

A:-Silviculture
-Forestry
C:-Silvics
D:-Dendrology
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:- is an example for an evergreen tree.
A:-Michelia champaca
B:-Acacia catechu
C:-Ailanthus excelsa
D:-Terminalia tomentosa
Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question3:-A knee-shaped or spike-like projection of the roots of swamp trees, enabling the submerged roots to obtain
oxygen

A:-Prop-roots
B:-Pneumatophore
C:-Stilt roots
D:-Tap roots
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-The interval between pollination and ripening of seeds i.e., seed maturation period is 6-7 months in
A:-Ailanthus excelsa
:-Tectona grandis
C:-Acacia catechu
D:-Dalbergia sissoo
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:- is an example for shade demanding tree species (shade demander) in tropical moist deciduous forests.
A:-Abies pindrow
-Shorea robusta
C:-Syzygium cumini
D:-Mesua ferrea
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Identify the frost hardy tree species from the following
A:-Anogeissus latifolia
B:-Acacia catechu
C:-Acacia nilotica
D:-Azadirachta indica
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-The formula to calculate rain index as given by Schmidt and Fergusson is
A:-PxD/100
:-PXD/E
C:-Dx100/X-D
D:-P/T+10
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-A plant which grows wholly or partially immersed in water is called
A:-Hygrophyte
-Xerophyte
C:-Hydrophyte
D:-Mesophyte