Question

Which of these trees is an important species found in Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests?

• A. Teak
• B. Sal
• C. Mahogany
• D. Mango

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mahogany

Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests or Rain Forests

Climatic Conditions

• Annual rainfall exceeds 250 cm, Annual temperature is about 25°-27°C.

• The average annual humidity exceeds 77 per cent.

Distribution

• Andaman and Nicobar, Western side of the Western Ghats (500 to 1370 m ASL).

Timber

• Hardwood

  - The timber of these forests is fine-grained, durable and hard.

Important species

- Mahogany, mesua, white cedar, jamun, canes, bamboo etc