1. Secularism is based on the idea that the state is concerned only with relations among human beings, and not with the relation between human beings and the God. Indian Secularism practises an attitude of a principles and equal distance fi-om all religions.

    Secularism is based on the idea that the state is concerned only with relations among human beings, and not with the relation between human beings and the God. Indian Secularism practises an attitude of a principles and equal distance fi-om all religions.

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  2. Steps taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna are as follows: (i) About fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up in the country to protect both flora and fauna. Four out of these-the Sunderbans (west Bengal), Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu) and Nilgiris (KeraRead more

    Steps taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna are as follows:
    (i) About fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up in the country to protect both flora and fauna. Four out of these-the Sunderbans (west Bengal), Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu) and Nilgiris (Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) have been included in the world network of Biosphere Reserves.
    (ii) Since 1992, financial and technical assistance is being provided to many botanical gardens by the government.
    (iii) Project Tiger, Project Rhino, project Great Indian Bustard and many other eco-developmental projects have been introduced.
    (iv) About 89 national parks, 49 wildlife sanctuaries and zoological gardens have been set up to take care of the natural heritage. government to protect the flora and fauna of the country?

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  3. (i) India has a large latitudinal and longitudinal extent. The larger the area, the more is the variety. (ii) It has a great variety in its relief features. It has mountains, plateaus, valleys, plains, deserts, coastal areas, etc. They all have different types of flora and fauna. (iii) There is variRead more

    (i) India has a large latitudinal and longitudinal extent. The larger the area, the more is the variety.
    (ii) It has a great variety in its relief features. It has mountains, plateaus, valleys, plains, deserts, coastal areas, etc. They all have different types of flora and fauna.
    (iii) There is variation in annual range of temperature as well as annual rainfall.
    (iv) climate ranges from equable to hot and wet, hot and dry, cold and dry, etc. Each climatic region has its own vegetation.
    (v) There are also various types of soils found in India. It has variety of soils like alluvial, black, laterite, arid, red and yellow, and mountain soils, etc. As a result, we find different types of flora as well as fauna.

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  4. (i) Jamun: The juice from ripe fruit is used to prepare vinegar and it also has digestive properties. The powder of the seed is used for controlling diabetes. (ii) Arjun: The fresh juice of leaves is a cure for ear-ache. It is also used to regulate blood pressure. (iii) Babool: Its leaves are used aRead more

    (i) Jamun: The juice from ripe fruit is used to prepare vinegar and it also has digestive properties. The powder of the seed is used for controlling diabetes.
    (ii) Arjun: The fresh juice of leaves is a cure for ear-ache. It is also used to regulate blood pressure.
    (iii) Babool: Its leaves are used as a cure for eyesores. Its gum is used as a tonic.
    (iv) Neem: It has high antibiotic and anti-bacterial properties.

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  5. (v) Palm, coconut, keora, agar also grow in some parts of the delta. (vi) The Royal Bengal Tiger is the most famous animal in these forests. Turtles, crocodiles, gharials and snakes are also found here.

    (v) Palm, coconut, keora, agar also grow in some parts of the delta.
    (vi) The Royal Bengal Tiger is the most famous animal in these forests. Turtles, crocodiles, gharials and snakes are also found here.

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