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Cultivation of trees, Shrubs and other woody plants is known as __________.

The flower given in the picture is of an achlorophyllous plant native to southern Africa. It is parasitic on the roots of members of the Euphorbiaceae family and emits an odour of faeces to attract its natural pollinators; carrion beetles. Identify it.

This strange looking tree is an icon of Southern Africa's most arid habitats. It is a tall branching species of aloe also known as choje to the indigenous San people. Identify it.

Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants of tropical and sub-tropical intertidal regions of the world. They are highly productive but extremely sensitive and fragile. Which of the following statements are true regarding them? 

This shark is rarely seen by humans and was discovered in 1976. It is found in deep tropical water and is believed that it swims with its mouth open. Name the shark.

Deciduous trees, unlike evergreens, shed their leaves periodically, which then regrow. Which of the following is not a deciduous tree?

Marsupials are the only mammals that incubate and carry their young ones in special pouches. Most marsupials are found in Australia. Which of the following is the only marsupial to be found in North America?

There are two basic branches of soil science, $$\underline{(i)}$$ is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants and $$\underline{(ii)}$$ is focused on the formation, morphology and classification of soils in their natural environment. Select the option which correctly fills the blanks.

Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The area around it has rich biodiversity. It is famous for its plantation of

Which hydro-electric project produces maximum power energy?