Question

1. Tropical deciduous forests are also called the _________ forests.
2. Pine and silver fir are found in _____________ forests.
3. The wood the Sundari tree is widely used to make ___________.
4. Wildlife Week is observed in India in the month of _________.

Answer 1

1. Tropical deciduous forests are also called the monsoon forests.

Explanation: Tropical deciduous forests are also known as monsoon forests because these are located in the rainier interiors of the Himalayan foothills, plains and the eastern slope of the Western Ghats. Trees in these forests shed leaves for a particular period of time during the year.

2. Pine and silver fir are found in coniferous forests.

Explanation: Pine, spruce and fir are the varieties of trees found in coniferous forests. These forests are located at greater heights and places where the annual rainfall is high.

3. The wood the Sundari tree is widely used to make boats.

Explanation: Sundari trees are found in the Sunderbans; the wood of these trees is hard, oily and durable. It is used for making boats and other construction instruments.

4. Wildlife Week is observed in India in the month of October.

Explanation: Conservation of the wildlife is the need of the hour. For the same purpose, Wildlife Week is celebrated in India during the first week of October to create awareness among the people.