Question

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the role of forests as a source of fodder in India?

1. Forests in India meet the entire fodder requirement through cultivated lands.
2. Forests in India meet about 30% of fodder requirement, mainly through grazing lands.
3. Fodder from forests is exclusively for wild animals and not for domestic livestock.

• A. 3 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 only
• D. 1, 3

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.