Question
Download Solution PDFMatch the following columns.
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Colum-A (Type of Forest) |
Column-B (Example of Plant) |
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i. |
Himalayan Coniferous |
a. |
Pine, deodar |
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ii. |
Deciduous-Dry |
b. |
Avicennia |
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iii. |
Mangrove Delta |
c. |
Teak, Ain, Terminalia |
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iv. |
Evergreen North-east, Western Ghats |
d. |
Jamun, Ficus, Dipterocarpus |
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d.
Key Points
- Forests of Himalayan Coniferous:
- Located in the northern regions of India, especially in the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir
- Characterized by the presence of coniferous trees such as pine, deodar, and fir
- Example: The Deodar forests in Himachal Pradesh
- Examples of Vegetation: Pine, Deodar, Fir
- Deciduous-Dry Forests:
- Found in the central and western parts of India, including states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan
- Dominated by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season
- Example: The teak forests in Madhya Pradesh
- Examples of Vegetation: Teak, Terminalia, Sal, Neem
- Mangrove Delta Forests:
- Located in the coastal regions of India, particularly in the Sundarbans delta in West Bengal
- Composed of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs adapted to the brackish water of the delta
- Example: The Sundarbans mangrove forests of West Bengal
- Examples of Vegetation: Avicennia, Sundari Trees, Rhizophara
- Evergreen North-east Forests:
- Found in the northeastern states of India, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya
- Characterized by dense foliage and a wide variety of plant species that remain green throughout the year
- Example: The tropical rainforests of Meghalaya
- Examples of Vegetation: Orchids, Bamboo, Ferns
- Western Ghats Forests:
- Situated along the western coast of India, spanning states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra
- Known for their rich biodiversity and unique species of flora and fauna
- Example: The tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats
- Examples of Vegetation: Rosewood, Sandalwood, Mahagany
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