Question

Which of the following is the most valuable timber that is found in the Baramulla, Anantnag, Doda and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir?
1. Deodar
2. Chinar
3. Poplar
4. Fir

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Deodar

The correct answer is Deodar.

• Deodar or oak is the most valuable timber that can be found in the Baramulla, Anantnag, and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
• In timber forest, the greater and lower Himalaya is quite rich.

• In all timbers, deodar or oak is the most valuable timber.
• In Jammu and Kashmir, due to the contracting of timber, large destruction of trees has taken place.
• It is hard to cut dry timbers than green grass.
• So the contractors in the area prefer to cut fresh trees in spite of felled trees.