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UPSC CSE Prelims
2011
Q18 — Science & Technology

UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 Q18 — Science & Technology PYQ with Answer

2011Q18·Science & Technology·Biology

When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies because

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