Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Forests are essential for the survival of other living organisms because:

1. Primary producers: Forests are the primary producers on which all other living beings depend for food and energy.

1. Life support systems: Forests help maintain the quality of air, water, and soil — the basic necessities without which no organism can survive.

Source: Flora and Fauna in India, Chapter 2

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The passage directly states two key points: (1) forests are "primary producers on which all other living beings depend," and (2) plants (forests) re-create the quality of air, water, and soil essential for survival. Examiners expect these two specific reasons from the textbook. Avoid vague answers like "forests give us wood" — stick to ecological roles. Each reason should be one clear sentence.