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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The word 'Aborigine' has been derived from a Latin word 'ab origine' meaning ______________.
   2. Aborigines considered ________________ as an integral part of their life.
   3. Nearly 95 per cent of Australia's sugarcane is grown in ________________.
   4. Sugarcane harvesting is done ______________ in a year between June and December.
   5. The __________________ starts decreasing as the cane starts drying.
2. 2.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. The Aborigines lived in caves.
   2. They did not believe in ancestors.
   3. Sugarcane requires temperatures over 21°C.
   4. Sugarcane grows for 12 to 16 months before it can be harvested.
   5. Ratoon is a variety of sugarcane.
3. 3.

   Nature is an integral part of the Aborigines. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Weapons were very important for the Aborigines.  Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Mechanised farming is better than cheap labour.  Give reasons.

6. 6.

   Harvested sugarcane should reach the mills within 16 hours.  Give reasons.