M.P Civil Jugde Pre Exam 1998

In the forests of Madhya Pradesh, there is wide-spread damage, due to borer. In which tree specie has the damage occurred?

Verified Answer
A. Bija
B. Teak
C. Sal
D. Arjun

Explanation:

In the late 1990s, the Sal borer (Hoplocerambyx spinicornis) caused widespread damage to Sal (Shorea robusta) trees in the forests of Madhya Pradesh, leading to significant ecological and economic concerns.