Eucalyptus plantation : Charcteristics & uses - Science & Technology
Q. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Eucalyptus plantation draw a tremendous amount of water from the soil through the process of transpiration.
2. Eucalyptus are fast-growing sources of wood, producing oil that can be used for cleaning and as a natural insecticide, or an ability to be used to drain swamps and thereby reduce the risk of malaria. - Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
The Forest Department of Karnataka has prohibited the planting of the high-water-consuming tree in forest land since 2011, but it continues in private land.The Karnataka High Court had asked the forest department to consider banning eucalyptus plantations across the State. The move came after a petitioner said the non-native eucalyptus tree was responsible for the lowering groundwater levels in the region.
