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India — Flora and Fauna — Question 11

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Question 4(c)

Mention three functions of forests.

Answer

Three functions of forests are:

  1. They maintain the water cycle and regulate the flow of water in streams.
  2. They meet nearly 40 percent of the total energy requirements of our country.
  3. They provide about 25 percent of the fodder required for the livestock in India.