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Q1: Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below: (i) To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to? (a) Tundr...

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(i) Answer: (d) Tropical Evergreen Explanation: The source text, in the section on Tropical Evergreen Forests, states: "Some of the commercially important trees of this forest are ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona." (ii) Answer: (a) 100 cm Explanation: Cinchona trees are found in Tropic...

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Q2: Answer the following questions briefly. (i) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples. (ii) Name two animals having habitat in tropical and montane typ...

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(i) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples. Answer: A bio-reserve is a large, protected area of land or coastal environment set up to conserve biodiversity and protect the flora and fauna of the region. It aims to balance conservation with sustainable use. The government has established these rese...

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Q3: Distinguish between (i) Flora and Fauna (ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests

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Question 4

Q4: Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.

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Answer: The five major types of natural vegetation found in India are: 1.  Tropical Evergreen Forests 2.  Tropical Deciduous Forests 3.  Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs 4.  Montane Forests 5.  Mangrove Forests Vegetation of High Altitudes (Montane Forests): The vegetation found in high altitudes,...

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Q5: Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?

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Answer: Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India due to the disturbance of the natural ecosystem, primarily caused by human activities. The main reasons for this major threat to nature are: 1.  Hunting and Poaching: Greedy hunters engage in illegal hunting and poaching of an...

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Q6: Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?

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Answer: India has a rich heritage of flora and fauna, making it one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries in the world. Several factors contribute to this rich biodiversity: 1.  Varied Topography: India is a vast country with a wide range of relief features. It has lofty mountains like the Himalaya...

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