Beehive (Poem): On Killing a Tree · Class 9 · CBSE English
What happens after the bark of the tree 'bleeds'?
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What happens after the bark of the tree 'bleeds'?
- A.The tree completely dies and turns into ash.
- B.Miniature boughs and green twigs rise from close to the ground.Correct answer
- C.The roots automatically snap underground.
- D.The leaves turn yellow and fall off permanently.
Solution
The tree has immense regenerative capacity. When injured, the healed bark sprouts small boughs and green twigs from near the soil.
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