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71) The thin radial fibres extending from the pith to the cambium layer is called medullary rays.

  • (a) Yes
  • (b) No

72) The inner annular rings surrounding the central portion or core of a tree is

  • (a) medullary rays
  • (b) sapwood
  • (c) pith
  • (d) heart wood

73) The defect in timber caused due to over-maturity and unventilated storage of the wood during its transit, is called

  • (a) knot
  • (b) rind gall
  • (c) foxiness
  • (d) heart shake

74) The defect in timber caused by imperfect seasoning, is called

  • (a) wet rot
  • (b) dry rot
  • (c) honeycombing
  • (d) cup shake

75) Seasoning of timber

  • (a) increases the weight of timber
  • (b) improves strength properties of timber
  • (c) does not give dimensional stability
  • (d) all of the above

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