Assertion (A): Tropical Thorn Forests have a scrub-like appearance with leafless plants for most of the year.
Reason (R): These forests receive rainfall less than 50 cm, leading to sparse vegetation.
Case: A region in India receives 3.9 million hectares of wetland coverage, with 70% under paddy cultivation. Two sites, Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park, are protected under the Ramsar Convention.
Which type of forest is primarily associated with this description?
Assertion (A): Montane Forests show a change in vegetation with increasing altitude.
Reason (R): Temperature decreases as altitude increases, affecting the type of vegetation.
Which statements about Tropical Evergreen Forests are true?
They are found in warm, humid areas with rainfall exceeding 200 cm annually.
The forest structure includes well-stratified layers of shrubs, short trees, and tall trees up to 60m.
These forests are primarily located in the semi-arid regions of Southwest Punjab.
Match the characteristics of Littoral and Swamp Forests:
A. Wetland Area - 1. 3.9 million hectares
B. Ramsar Sites - 2. Chilika Lake, Keoladeo National Park
C. Mangrove Forests - 3. 7% of global mangroves
D. Main Regions - 4. Western Ghats, Nilgiris
Which of the following statements about Tropical Deciduous Forests are correct?
Dry deciduous forests are found in the rainier areas of the Peninsula and plains of Uttar Pradesh.
Moist deciduous forests are found in the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and Odisha.
These forests are also known as monsoon forests.