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Consider the following statements with reference to Tropical Moist Deciduous forest in India 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest is the least widespread forest in India. 2. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest is comparatively easy to exploit these forests due to their high degree of gregariousness. 3. The trees of Tropical Moist Deciduous forest drop their leaves during the spring and early summer when sufficient moisture is not available. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Tropical Moist Deciduous forest in India 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest is the least widespread forest in India. 2. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest is comparatively easy to exploit these forests due to their high degree of gregariousness. 3. The trees of Tropical Moist Deciduous forest drop their leaves during the spring and early summer when sufficient moisture is not available. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

  • Tropical moist deciduous forests occupy a much larger area than the evergreen forests but large tracts under these forests have been cleared for cultivation. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • These forests found in the Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas surrounding the evergreen belt, apart from the central Indian hills of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar islands.
  • It is comparatively easy to exploit these forests due to their high degree of gregariousness (more pure stands). Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • The trees drop their leaves during the spring and early summer when sufficient moisture is not available.
  • The general appearance is bare in extreme summers (April-May). Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Key Points

Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests:

  • They require annual rainfall of 100 to 200 cm and a mean annual temperature of about 27°C.
  • The average annual relative humidity of 60 to 75 percent.
  • Spring (between winter and summer) and summer are dry.
  • Distribution: Belt running along the Western Ghats surrounding the belt of evergreen forests, a strip along with the Shiwalik range including terai and bhabar from 77° E to 88° E. Manipur and Mizoram, etc.
  • These provide valuable timber like Teak.
  • The main species found in these forests are teak, sal, laurel, rosewood, amla, jamun, bamboo, etc.

Related Questions

Which of the following is not true regarding Tropical Deciduous Forests? These are the most widespread forests out of all the types of forests in India.  They are found in the regions having rainfall between 70-200cm.  Main Species- Rosewood, Ebony, Mahagony, etc.  During Dry seasons, Trees shed their leaves completely and the forest appears like a Grassland.
The diagram shows the survey on a sample of 197 persons with reference to their preferences for three seasons that is winter, summer, and spring. 120 persons like spring season, 100 like Winter Season, and 90 like summer season. 50 persons like both spring and winter season only, 25 like both summer and winter season only, and 18 like both spring and summer season only. 10 persons like all three seasons. How many persons like only the winter season?
With reference to tropical dry deciduous forest which one of the following is/are correct?
1. These forests are found in areas having mean annual rainfall less than 120 cm.
2. The canopy of the trees does not normally exceed 25 m.
3. These forests constitute the minor forests of Jharkhand.
Select the correct answer from the given below
Consider the following forest found in Odisha?
1. Mangrove forest
2. Tropical moist deciduous forest
3. Tropical semi-evergreen forest
4. Tropical dry deciduous forest
Consider the following pairs: A. Temperate evergreen forest - Hard wood trees B. Coniferous forests - softwood trees C. Tropical deciduous forests - Both hardwood and softwood trees. Which of the pair/pairs above is/are correct matched?
Which of the following statement is true regarding tropical evergreen and semi-green forests? Found in warm and humid areas with rainfall more than 200 cm. In India, evergreen forests are found in western slopes of Western Ghats, hilly areas of N.E states. Main Species of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests: Teak, Sal, Sheshum, amla, Kusum, mahua, Sandalwood, etc. Very dense forests and well stratified.
Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows. In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame. Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately . How dependent are plants and animals on each other?
Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows. In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame. Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately . What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?
Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows. In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame. Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately . What is the overall sense conveyed by the author when the specific birds that live in riparian areas are listed in the passage?
Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows. In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame. Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately . What is discussed in the second paragraph of this passage?