NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE

NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQ)

1. Where are Tropical Evergreen Forests mainly found? Ans:- They are found in the Western Ghats, Assam, West Bengal,...

11. Where are Thorn Forests and Scrubs found? Ans:- They are found in the northwestern parts of India, like Gujarat,...

21. Why do tropical evergreen forests maintain their green appearance throughout the year? Ans:- Tropical evergreen...

31. In which regions of India can elephants be found? Ans:- Elephants inhabit the hot wet forests of Assam, Karnatak...

41. What is alpine vegetation? Ans:- Alpine vegetation refers to the zone of vegetation between the altitudinal limi...

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (SAQ)

1 What are mangrove forests, and where are they typically located? Ans:- Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems f...

2. What is the significance of the Sundari tree in mangrove forests? Ans:- The Sundari tree is a crucial species...

3. What types of animals inhabit Thorn Forests and Scrubs? Ans:- Thorn Forests and Scrubs are home to various ani...

4. Write briefly about Indian migrating birds. Ans:- i. India is home to many migratory bird species throughout t...

5. What are the different types of vegetation found in Montane Forests? Ans:- Montane Forests have different type...

6. Describe the kind of vegetation and wildlife found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Ans:- The Ganga-Brahmaputr...

7. What are the steps taken by the Government to protect flora and fauna in India? Write any three. Ans:- To saf...

8. What wildlife can be found in Montane Forests? Ans:- Montane Forests support diverse wildlife adapted to high...

9. Name the vegetation found at high altitude in our country and mention animals are found in this region. Ans:-...

10. How do human beings influence the ecology of a region? Ans:- Human activities have a significant impact on th...

11. How are forests useful to us? Give Examples. OR How are forests important for human beings? Explain. Ans:- Fo...

12. How is soil an important factor for vegetation? Ans:- Soil is essential in determining the type of vegetation th...

13. Explain the different biodiversity of India. Ans:- India is one of the twelve mega biodiversity countries in t...

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (LAQ)

1. Describe the characteristics and significance of Tropical Deciduous Forests in India. Ans:- Tropical Deciduous Fo...

2. Explain the characteristics and significance of Thorn Forests and Scrubs in India. Ans:- Thorn Forests and Scrubs...

3. Describe the characteristics and importance of mangrove forests. Ans:- Mangrove forests are special ecosystems lo...

4. Describe the major vegetation types found in the Himalayas. OR Why does mountain vegetation change with altitude ?...

5. Describe how rainfall and relief influence the vegetation of an area. Ans:- Rainfall and topography are key fact...

6. Give a brief account of the wildlife found in India. Ans:- i. Rich Fauna: India is home to an impressive diversit...

7. Give five characteristics of the Montane forests. Ans:- i. Altitude-Based Distribution: Montane forests are locat...

8. Give a brief account about the wildlife of India. Ans:- India boasts a rich natural heritage, with an impressive...

9. Write a note on the importance of biosphere reserve. What are its objectives? Ans:- Biosphere reserves are a net...

10. Why are some of the animals and plants endangered in India? How can they be protected? OR What steps have been...

11. Write a note on the formation and distribution of mangrove forests in India. OR Mention two regions in India whe...

12. Give the main causes for depletion of biodiversity in India. Ans:- India's diverse climate and landforms suppo...

13. What type of dangers does the wildlife sanctuaries of India face? How can they be protected better? Write a brief no...

14. Describe the characteristics of the tropical evergreen forests of India. Ans:- i. Rainfall Requirement: Tropical...

15. In which regions are the thorny forests and scrubs found in India? Mention the characteristics of such type of veget...

16. What are the characteristics of trees in deciduous forests? Ans:- i. Deciduous forests thrive in regions with ra...

17. Distinguish between extinct and endangered species. Ans:- Extinct species refer to those types of flora and faun...

18. Give a brief description of the wildlife found in the tropical evergreen and tropical deciduous forests. Ans:-...

19. Describe the vegetation and wildlife found in mangrove forests. Ans:- 1. Vegetation: i. Mangrove tidal forests...

20. Divide the tropical deciduous forests based on the availability of water. Give a brief description of each of them....

21. Describe the main objectives of the Project Tiger and the Project Rhino and their effect on the wildlife in India. (...

22. Give a brief description of tropical evergreen forests. Ans:- Tropical evergreen forests, also known as rainfore...

23. Give a brief description of temperate forests. Ans:- Temperate forests thrive in regions with a cool climate, an...

24. What are dry deciduous forests? How do they differ from moist deciduous forests? OR Write three main characteristi...

25. Write a short note on the flora and fauna of India. OR Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna ? Ans...

26. In which region are the thorny forests and scrubs found in India? Mention any two characteristics of such type of ve...

27. Discuss the type of vegetation found in a thorn forest. OR Describe any three features of thorn forests. Ans:-...

28. Name the two sub-type of Tropical deciduous forests. State any two features of each type also. Ans:- The two su...

29. What are the characteristics of the trees of deciduous forests? Ans:- Deciduous forests, also known as monsoon...

NCERT SOLUTION

1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below: (i) To which one of the following types of vegetati...

2. Answer the following questions briefly. (i) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples. Ans:- Bio-reserves are...

3. Distinguish between 1. Flora and Fauna Ans:- The word ‘flora’ is used to denote plants of a particular region...

4. Name different types of vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes. Ans:- The dif...

5. Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why? Ans:- Many plants and animals are end...

6. Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna? Ans:- India has a rich heritage of flora and fauna due to...

Map Skills Q. On an outline map of India, label the following. (i) Areas of Evergreen Forests (ii) Areas of Dry Decidu...

SUMMARY

Introduction India is one of the twelve countries in the world known for its rich biodiversity. It is home to about 47,...

What is Natural Vegetation? ❑ Definition: Natural vegetation refers to groups of plants that grow naturally without...

TYPES OF VEGETATION The following major types of vegetation may be identified in our country (Figure 5.4). (i) Tropical...

Tropical Evergreen Forests i. Rainfall: These forests thrive in areas that receive more than 200 cm of rainfall and hav...

Tropical Deciduous Forests Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most common type of forest in India, often called monsoon...

Thorn Forests and Scrubs 1. Location and Climate: i. Thorn Forests and Scrubs are found in regions with less than 70 cm...

Montane Forests Montane Forests are found in mountainous areas where the temperature drops as the altitude increases. T...

Mangrove Forests Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems found in coastal areas that are influenced by tides. These fore...

Wildlife 1. Wildlife in India: India boasts an incredible variety of wildlife, with around 90,000 animal species. The...

Wildlife Conservation in India Wildlife conservation is very important because our ecosystems are in danger due to over...