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प्रश्न
What is the importance of forest as a resource?
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उत्तर
Forest is a very important resource because of following reasons:
- It provides useful products like gums, fruits, resins, essential oils, etc.
- It helps in maintaining the balance between O2 and CO2 in the atmosphere.
- Roots of trees increase the water holding capacity of soil.
- It is a habitat for wide variety of flora and fauna.
- It is a source of industrial raw materials such as, wood, paper, etc.
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| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Decomposers | (i) | Dead plant and animal tissues |
| (b) | Canopy | (ii) | Habitat for wildlife |
| (c) | Porcupine | (iii) | Microorganisms |
| (d) | Humus | (iv) | Wild animal |
| (e) | Forest | (v) | Branches of tall trees |
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