INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose any 2 trees famous for their soft & white wood-
A
Chir pine, Silver Fir
B
Semal, Myrobalan
C
Semal, Silver Fir
D
Semal, Sisam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Among the different fir species growing naturally in Europe, silver fir is the most important in terms of economic and ecological significance. The strong, lightweight timber is mainly used for construction, furniture, plywood and pulpwood. Young trees are also popular as Christmas trees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Softwoods are conifers and normally have needle-like leaves. They generally have lower densities and are often light in colour. Softwoods usually grow quicker than hardwoods and are cheaper, softer and easier to work. Common examples of softwood include: pine, fir, spruce, larch and cedar.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Silver Fir is resistant to wind and cold. Furthermore, it is indifferent to the chemical richness of the soil. This species also has two other advantages: it is a thermophilic essence that has the ability to germinate with 1% light and it is widely distributed to ensure its renewal.

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