Question

Consider the types of fodder plants found in forests.

1. Fodder plants in various forest types only include grasses.
2. A wide range of fodder plants, including herbs, shrubs, and trees, are available in different forest types.
3. These plants act as a regular source of fodder exclusively for animals in zoos.

• A. 2, 3
• B. 2 only
• C. None of these
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 only

Forest as a source of fodder

• The forests in India meet about 30% of fodder requirement mostly through grazing lands.

• Wide range of fodder plants of herbs, shrubs and trees available in various forest types act as a regular source of fodder not only for wild animals but also for domestic animals in forest fringes.