Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

The age of the tree can be determined from the

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Counting the number of rings on its stem

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Counting the number of rings on its stem”.
The age of a tree can be determined from: (2) Counting the number of rings on its stem

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