Tropical Thorn Forestland and Shrubs


 
 
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Tropical Thorn Forestland and Shrubs

Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs:

These cover about 5% of the total forested areas of India. These are found in areas where the annual rainfall is less than 70 cm.

  • These forests are found in parts of Gujarat to Rajasthan and Punjab where rainfall is less than 70 cm. annual.
  • From Indore in Madhya Pradesh to Kurnool in Andhra  Pradesh, they are found in a crescent belt in the central part of the plateau. The main flora here are acacia khair, dates, hawthorn, cactus etc.
  • Region of Occurrence:

    These are found in North-Western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, some areas of Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, as well as parts of the Deccan Plateau.

    Characteristics of Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs

  • The trees found in tropical thorn forest and shrubs are scattered.
  •  Other such plants which have long roots, succulent stems and small thick leaves are also found here.
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    Question : 1

    Tree in thorn forest are ________________________

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Where are thorny bushes found ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which statement are not true about tropical thorn forests and shrubs ?

    Right Option : D
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