answer the following questions
Answers
I. 1 - c
2 - d
3 - a
4 - e
5 - b
3. a)Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions, or epigraphs as writing.
b) Aryavarta (Sanskrit: abode of the Aryans) is mentioned in the text to refer the region of Northern and Central India.
d) Biosphere is the part of the Earth's surface and atmosphere in which plant and animals can live.
e) An ecosystem is defined as a community of lifeforms in concurrence with non-living components, interacting with each other.
The functions of the ecosystem are as follows:
It regulates the essential ecological processes, supports life systems and renders stability.
It is also responsible for the cycling of nutrients between biotic and abiotic components.
It maintains a balance among the various trophic levels in the ecosystem.
It cycles the minerals through the biosphere.
The abiotic components help in the synthesis of organic components that involves the exchange of energy.
2. a) Jesus
b) Abul Fazl
c) Sir Thomas Roe
d) Raja Todar Mal
e) Salim Christi