Examkin

Question

Difficulty: MediumSoils, Natural Vegetation, and Agriculture in India

Which of the following types of natural vegetation in India develops in regions receiving annual rainfall exceeding 200 cm200\text{ cm} with a short dry season, and is predominantly characterized by tree species such as Rosewood, Ebony, and Mahogany?

  1. Tropical Evergreen ForestAnswer
  2. B
    Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
  3. C
    Tropical Thorn Forest
  4. D
    Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest

Answer

Tropical Evergreen Forest is the correct answer.
Tropical Evergreen forests are found on the western slopes of the Western Ghats, hills of the Northeastern region, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They flourish in areas with over 200 cm200\text{ cm} annual rainfall and high ambient temperatures. Characteristic species include Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, and Aini.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the climatic parameters in the stem
Identified high rainfall threshold exceeding 200 cm200\text{ cm} accompanied by a short dry season and warm temperatures.
Vegetation distribution in India is primarily driven by annual precipitation and seasonal dry spells.
2
Match the indicator flora to ecological types
Rosewood, Ebony, and Mahogany are classic timber species of dense tropical evergreen rainforests.
These species require high moisture throughout the year and do not have a synchronised leaf-shedding season.

Key Concept

Climatic thresholds and indicator tree species of Indian Natural Vegetation belts
Rate this question

Topics

Soils, Natural Vegetation, and Agriculture in India

More questions from this topic