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1. 1.

   Prepare a list of at least ten endangered animals in India. Find out the reasons for the decline in their numbers.

2. 2.

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   1. In winter, __________ bring light to moderate winter rain in the North-western states of Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
   2. Thunderstorms, known as _____________, are accompanied with light rain in Kerala and Karnataka coasts, during the summer season.
   3. The ___________ blow over the Bay of Bengal, pick up moisture and cause heavy rainfall on the Coromandel Coast in winter.
   4. The trees of the ____________ forests shed their leaves.
   5. Corbett National Park is the last home of the ____________ lion.
   6. The ___________ are a part of the world's largest delta.
3. 3.

   The western slopes of the western Ghats receive more rain than the eastern slopes. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Thar is a desert. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Western Himalayas receives snowfall in winter. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have tidal forests. Give reasons.