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Which tree is a good source of food, fuel, fodder, medicine, wood, and other material?
Which tree is a good source of food, fuel, fodder, medicine, wood, and other material?
- Tosh
- Birch
- Khanor (correct)
- Papri
Which tree is native to the western Himalayas and makes a superb living Christmas tree?
Which tree is native to the western Himalayas and makes a superb living Christmas tree?
- Birch
- Alder (correct)
- Deodar
- Khanor
Which tree grows up to 20 metres and is common in the eastern Himalayas along river banks?
Which tree grows up to 20 metres and is common in the eastern Himalayas along river banks?
- Deodar
- Alder
- Tosh (correct)
- Khanor
Which deciduous tree is found at altitudes up to 4,500 metres and has catkins as flowers?
Which deciduous tree is found at altitudes up to 4,500 metres and has catkins as flowers?
Which tree has a dark grey bark with deep vertical furrows on its old stem?
Which tree has a dark grey bark with deep vertical furrows on its old stem?
Which tree grows up to 15 metres high and is found in the north-western Himalayan region?
Which tree grows up to 15 metres high and is found in the north-western Himalayan region?
Which tree is commonly used to build the structures of temples and palaces?
Which tree is commonly used to build the structures of temples and palaces?
Which tree has a large pyramidal form and is native to the western Himalayas?
Which tree has a large pyramidal form and is native to the western Himalayas?
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Study Notes
Types of Trees in the Himalayas
- Khanor: A tall, deciduous tree found at altitudes of 1800-3000 meters in Himachal Pradesh, providing food, fuel, fodder, medicine, wood, and other materials.
Trees in the Eastern Himalayas
- Tosh: A fast-growing tree species found along river banks, growing up to 20 meters tall at high elevations of 1000-3000 meters.
Trees in the Western Himalayas
- Alder: A native tree species growing at altitudes of 1500-3200 meters, with a pyramidal form and weeping branches, making a great living Christmas tree.
Large Trees
- Birch: A large tree found at altitudes of 2100-3300 meters, with smooth hair on its stem, dark grey and rough bark, and deep vertical furrows on old stems.
Native Trees
- Deodar: A deciduous tree native to the western Himalayas, growing up to 20 meters tall at altitudes of up to 4500 meters, with yellow-green to green fruits and flowers known as catkins.
Shade-Loving Trees
- Papri: An evergreen tree growing up to 15 meters high and 2.1 meters girth, found unevenly distributed in the north-western Himalayan region at altitudes of 1200-3000 meters.
Interesting Fact
- Deodar: Believed to be the tree of the gods, commonly used to build structures of temples and palaces.
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