Which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. Tropical thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of eastern Rajasthan. 2. Tropical dry deciduous forest in the northern and eastern slopes of Aravalli ranges.

Which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. Tropical thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of eastern Rajasthan. 2. Tropical dry deciduous forest in the northern and eastern slopes of Aravalli ranges. Correct Answer 2 Only

The correct answer is 2 Only.

Key Points

  • Tropical thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of western Rajasthan. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
  • Tropical dry deciduous forest in the northern and eastern slopes of Aravalli ranges. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Important Points

  • Tropical Thorn Forests of Rajasthan:
    • Tropical thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of western Rajasthan,
    • In places like Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Barmer, Nagaur, Churu, Bikaner etc.
    • The main plant species found in this kind of forest are Acacia, etc.
  • Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests:
    •  These forests are mostly found in the northern and eastern slopes of the Aravalli ranges,
    • In places like Alwar, Bharatpur, and Dholpur, etc.
    • The main plant species found in this kind of forest is Babul. 

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