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Question
Give two example of trees that have a number of uses in everybody’s life.
Solution
The two uses of trees are
- Sandalwood tree gives sandal that is Considered, Sacred in rituals, worships etc. It gives wood, timber etc. It provides shade to humans, animals and most importantly snakes. It gives fragrance.
- Coconut tree gives a very juicy sweet fruit. Its coir is used to make ropes etc. We get timber from it.
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