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Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 Social 3513. In the Nilgiris, mountain forests are known as (a) Sholas (b) Sundari (c) Lagoons4. Rosewood and Mahogany are (a) coniferous trees (b) mangrove trees (c) evergreen trees5. Tropical thorn forests are found in (a) Rajasthan (b) Kerala (c) the HimalayasB. Fill in the blanks. 1. Forests maintain the balance.2. Forests prevent and 3. In forests, trees do not shed their leaves in any season.4. Tropical deciduous forests are also called forests.5. forests are found in dry areas with scanty rainfall.Knowledge ApplicationA. Give one word answers.1. This attracts rainfall in your area:2. This forest is found in western slopes of western ghats:3. This forest spreads along the foothills of the Himalaya mountains:4. This movement was started to prevent deforestation:5. This tree is used to make boats:B. Answer the following in one or two sentences each.1. What type of forests are found in the Andaman and Nicobar islands?2. Where are mountain forests found?3. Name the main trees of the tropical thorn forests.4. Where do we find tidal forests?5. Write about the importance of forests.6. Differentiate between urban forestry and rural forestry.7. What steps has the government taken to protect wildlife?8. Name the important national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves in India.