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प्रश्न
Describe briefly the value of forests to man.
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उत्तर
(i) They influence the climate.
(ii) Prevent floods
(iii) They provide the natural habitat for the animals.
(iv) They provide the raw material for a number of industries, sports, paper, medicines.
(v) They are a source of employment to crores of our people.
(vi) They help in agriculture.
(vii) They prevent erosion by wind.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions:
Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?
Name the forest which is commercially most important in India.
State two characteristics of Tropical deciduous forests.
How do forests have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?
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Thorn and Scrub
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Give one use of each: teak, sal, myrobalan, sisam, sandalwood, eucalyptus.
Thar desert looks like a wasteland or Desert soil is almost dry.
How do forests act as a flood control measure?
Name the regions of the Monsoon Forests in India.
