Question

Consider the following statements about Tropical seasonal forest biome:

1. Shedding of leaves during the season of water stress.
2. It is present extensively in South Asia.

Select the correct statement/s using the codes given below.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Tropical Seasonal Forest: It is dominated by deciduous trees that shed their leaves during the season of water stress. Vegetation grades from dry forest to thorn forest and finally into the true desert. It is characterised by Lateritic and low nutrient soil. South Asia has extensive tropical season forests.