wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Thorn Forests

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

2 and 3 only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

1 and 3 only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

1, 2 and 3
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Tropical thorn forests occur in the areas which receive rainfall less than 50 cm. These consist of a variety of grasses and shrubs.

It includes semi-arid areas of south west Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In these forests, plants remain leafless for most part of the year and give an expression of scrub vegetation. Important species found are babool, ber, and wild date palm, khair, neem, khejri, palas, etc.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Vegetation Types In India
GEOGRAPHY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon