Geography ch 5 - Natural Vegetation and Wildlife — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

The major types of forests that are found in India are as follows:
i. Evergreen Forests: These forests are found in regions which receive more than 2000 mm of rainfall on an average along with abundant sunlight. The leaves of the trees in these forests are broad and green. Their wood is hard, heavy and durable. Mahogany, rosewood, rubber and various types of creepers are found in these forests.
ii. Deciduous Forests: These forests are found in regions which receive rainfall between 1000 mm to 2000 mm . In dry seasons, trees shed their leaves so that water is not lost because of evaporation. Teak, bamboo, banyan, peepal, etc. are the trees that are found in these forests.
iii. Thorny and Shrub type Forests: These forests are found in regions which receive less than 500 mm rainfall and experience dry summers for a long period in India. The leaves of these shrubs are small in size. Catechu, acacia, khejri and varieties of cactus like aloevera and agave are found in these forests.
iv. Coastal Forests: These forests are found in swampy areas, estuaries and lagoons near coastal areas having saline soils and moist climate. These forests are called as Mangrove Forests or Sunderbans in India. The wood of these trees is oily, light and durable.
v. Forests found in the Indian Himalayas: According to the altitude, three types of forests are found in the Indian Himalayas. Seasonally flowering trees are found in areas located at the highest altitude. Coniferous trees like pine, deodar and fir are found in regions with medium altitude. Mixed forests are found at the foothills of Himalayas.
This includes both coniferous and deciduous type of forests. In this region, Sal trees are found in great numbers.