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Natural Vegetation of India

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Card 1Introduction to Natural Vegetation

What is natural vegetation?

Answer

Natural vegetation refers to all types of plants, trees, and grasses that grow in a region naturally, without being planted by humans. For example, forests in the Western Ghats or thorny bushes in Raj

Card 2Factors Affecting Vegetation

Why does India have different types of natural vegetation?

Answer

India has different types of natural vegetation because of variations in climate, especially rainfall and temperature. For example, heavy rainfall supports evergreen forests, while low rainfall leads

Card 3Types of Forests

Name the five main types of natural vegetation in India.

Answer

The five main types of natural vegetation in India are: 1) Tropical Evergreen Forests, 2) Deciduous or Monsoon Forests, 3) Thorn and Scrub Forests, 4) Montane Forests, and 5) Tidal or Mangrove Forests

Card 4Tropical Evergreen Forests

Where are Tropical Evergreen Forests found in India?

Answer

Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in areas with heavy rainfall like the Western Ghats, northeastern states (Assam, Meghalaya), West Bengal, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Card 5Tropical Evergreen Forests

Why are Tropical Evergreen Forests called 'evergreen'?

Answer

They are called 'evergreen' because the trees remain green throughout the year. They do not shed all their leaves at once, so the forest always looks green.

Card 6Tropical Evergreen Forests

Name three trees found in Tropical Evergreen Forests.

Answer

Three important trees found in Tropical Evergreen Forests are mahogany, ebony, and rosewood. Other trees include rubber, cocoa, and cinchona.

Card 7Deciduous Forests

What are Deciduous Forests also known as?

Answer

Deciduous Forests are also known as Monsoon Forests because they are found in regions that receive seasonal rainfall during the monsoon.

Card 8Deciduous Forests

Why do deciduous trees shed their leaves?

Answer

Deciduous trees shed their leaves during the dry season to reduce water loss. This helps them survive when there is less rainfall.

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