Question

Which is the most dominant vegetation type of India?
A) Tropical Deciduous Forest (Monsoon Forest)
B) Tropical December Forest
C) Tropical Desert Forest
D) Top Dry Forest

Answer 1

Hint: In India, we find five different types of vegetation. These different types of vegetation have developed due to the different landforms and climatic conditions all around the country.

Complete answer:
The five different types of vegetation found in India are;
1) Tropical evergreen forest – These forests are found in areas that receive more than 200 cm of rainfall and whose average temperature is in the range of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. They are generally seen near the equator, the region that is warm and wet throughout the year.

2) Tropical deciduous forest – These are the most dominant vegetation type to be found in India and are found in almost all the states of our country. They are also called monsoon forests. They are found in regions receiving rainfall between 200 cm and 70 cm and the trees shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in dry summer.

3) Thorny bushes – They are found in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, i.e. northwestern part of the country and semi-arid regions of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. These are very prevalent in Rajasthan and some areas of Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also harbour this vegetation. This natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes, with succulent stems and leaves.

4) Mountain forests – In mountainous areas, there is a variation in the natural vegetation belts in the same pattern that is seen when we move from the tropical to the tundra region. The wet temperate type of forest is found between a height of one to two kilometres and this region is predominated by evergreen broadleaf trees such as oaks. From 1.5 kilometres to three kilometres, temperate forests containing coniferous trees like pine, deodar, silver fir etc. are seen.

5) Mangrove forests – These are found in coastal areas and at river deltas. Mud and silt get accumulated on such coasts by the river that carries it to the ocean. The thick mangroves are the common species of plants with their roots submerged in water. The Ganga Brahmaputra delta is the best example of this kind of forest.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (A) Tropical Deciduous Forest (Monsoon Forest).

Note: Natural vegetation refers to the plant community that grows naturally without any human interference. This kind of vegetation is also called virgin vegetation as it has not been impregnated by any outside influence. Such species of plants and animals that have been in India naturally are known as endemic species, while those which have come from outside our country are called exotic.