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Sl.no. Questions Marks

Why does tree grow faster in summer?

e) Due to longer duration of sunlight
1. f) Due to geoid shape of the earth 1

g) Due to heavy rainfall

h) Due to dominance of water
The forest cover in India as per the report of 2011 is:

a) 21.05 percent
2 b) 18.05 percent 1

c) 17.05 percent
d) 22.00 percent

How many plant species are there in India?

i) 4700
j) 70000
3 1
k) 50000

l) 47000

During which month south-west monsoon advances in
India?

e) January- April
4 f) June- September 1

g) May-August

h) October-January

What is a photoperiod? How does it affect vegetation growth?
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6 Write a short note on the condition of India’s natural vegetation. 3

7 Why forests are important for human beings? 5