Question: In which Indian state is poplar-based commercial agroforestry particularly widespread?
Options:
Uttar Pradesh (UP)
Madhya Pradesh (MP)
Haryana
Punjab
✅Explanation:
-Poplar-based agroforestry: Poplar trees are popular in agroforestry systems due to their fast growth, compatibility with agricultural crops, and valuable timber. Uttar Pradesh, specifically the western region, is a major hub for poplar cultivation within India.
-Poplar-based agroforestry: Poplar trees are popular in agroforestry systems due to their fast growth, compatibility with agricultural crops, and valuable timber. Uttar Pradesh, specifically the western region, is a major hub for poplar cultivation within India.
🛑 Additional Information::
-Poplar is a deciduous tree and belongs to the Salicaceae family.
-Poplars are the fastest growing trees under ideal climatic conditions.
• The wood and bark of poplar are used for making:
-Plywood
-Boards
-Matchsticks
-Sports goods
-Pencils
-ï‚· In India, poplars can grow up to a height of 85 feet or more within a lifespan of 5 to 7 years.