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Identify the major timber trees of India?
Identify the major timber trees of India?
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The correct options are
A Sal
B Mahogany
C Teak
Mahogany is most commonly used for furniture, pattern making and cabinet work. Teak is moderately hard, durable and fire-resistant. It can be easily seasoned and worked. It takes up a good polish and is not attacked by white ants and dry rot. It does not corrode iron fastenings and shrinks little. It is among the most valuable timber trees of the world and its use is limited to superior work only. Sal is hard, fibrous and close-grained. It does not take up a good polish. It requires slow and careful seasoning. It is used for railway sleepers and bridges.
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Sal
B
Mahogany
C
Teak
Mahogany is most commonly used for furniture, pattern making and cabinet work. Teak is moderately hard, durable and fire-resistant. It can be easily seasoned and worked. It takes up a good polish and is not attacked by white ants and dry rot. It does not corrode iron fastenings and shrinks little. It is among the most valuable timber trees of the world and its use is limited to superior work only. Sal is hard, fibrous and close-grained. It does not take up a good polish. It requires slow and careful seasoning. It is used for railway sleepers and bridges.
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