9th Class Social Science Nature Vegetation & Wildlife Question Bank 9th CBSE Social Science Nature Vegetation & Wildlife

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    In which region are the tropical thorn forests and scrubs found in India? Mention any four characteristics of such type of vegetation.

    Answer:

                    Such forests are found in semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Their characteristics are (i) Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture. (ii) The stems are succulent to conserve water. (iii) Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimize evaporation.                                        (iv) Acacias, palms, euphorbias and cacti are the main plant species found in these forests.


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