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Question
Answer the following question briefly.
What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.
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Solution
A bio-reserve is a conserved ecosystem. It is managed in such a way that not only is its biodiversity preserved but also its resources are used in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the local communities. Examples: The Nilgiris, Sunderbans
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On the basis of the information given in the chapter, figures and maps, complete the table below:
| Sr. no. | Type of Forest | Characteristics | Regions in India | Regions in Brazil |
| 1. | Tropical Forests | 1. Broad-leaved evergreen trees | ||
| 2. | Semi arid thorny vegetation | 1. 2. |
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| 3. | Savannah | 1. Scanty bushes and shrub-like trees and rain-resistant grass | ||
| 4. | Tropical semi-deciduous | 1. Mixed type of vegetation | ||
| 5. | Grasslands | 1. Grassland region like the Pampas of Argentina |
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Match the columns :
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (a) | Evergreen Forests | (i) | Sundar trees |
| (b) | Deciduous Forests | (ii) | Pine |
| (c) | Coastal Forests | (iii) | Pau Brasil |
| (d) | Himalayan Forests | (iv) | Khejadi |
| (e) | Thorny and bush-type vegetation | (v) | Teak |
| (vi) | Orchid | ||
| (vii) | Sal | ||
