(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

How do forests:
Have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?

How do forests act as a flood control measure?

Write two reasons why monsoon deciduous forests are commercially more valuable than other types of forests.

Forests are called ‘handmaids of agriculture’.

Coniferous trees are conical in shape.

Briefly explain two reasons for forests being ah important natural resource.

 Name the regions of the Monsoon Forests in India.

Name two States in India noted for the Deodar tree. Give two uses of deodar wood.

Name the important trees of Rajasthan.

Give three reasons for conservation of water resources.

On the outline map of India provided mark and name the following:

1. Himalayas
2. River Ganga
3. Chennai
4. Western Ghats
5. Gulf of Kutch
6. Malabar coastal plain
7. Karakoram Pass
8. Black soil area in peninsular region
9. Standard Meridian of India
10. Jharia coal field

Write the names of the typical trees of the Evergreen Forests.

Describe the type of vegetation found in the Deccan Plateau and in the Thar Desert respectively.

With reference to the Natural Vegetation of India, classify the following trees under the heading: Kind of forests with which they are associated:
Chir Pine, Teak, Casuarina, Ebony, Rosewood, Khajuri, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Babul.

Why are Evergreen forests composed of thick vegetation and dense foliage?

Give one use of each of the following trees: mahogany, rosewood, ebony, cinchona, bamboo.

What is a Monsoon Forest? What are the chief characteristics of Monsoon forests?

Write two main characteristics of the Deciduous Monsoon Forests.

Two characteristics of Tropical rain forest:

How do the trees of the desert adapt themselves to the arid conditions?