Question

In India, evergreen forest are found in _____________.

1. Western slopes of Western Ghats,
2. Hilly areas of N.E states,
3. Andaman and Nicobar islands.
4. Eastern slopes of Western Ghats

1. 2 and 3
2. 1 and 3
3. 1 and 4
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is option [4] i.e 1,2 and 3

TROPICAL EVERGREEN AND SEMI-EVERGREEN FORESTS:

• Tropical Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests are typically found in warm and humid areas with rainfall more than 200cm and mean annual temperature more than 22 degrees.
• In India, the evergreen forest is found in western slopes of Western Ghats, hilly areas of N.E states, Andaman and Nicobar islands.
• No Fixed seasons for Flowering, shedding, or fruiting in these forests.
• They are green all year-round.
• Very dense forests and well stratified.
• Very tall Trees which can go up to 60m or above are found in Tropical Evergreen forests.
• Main Species- Rosewood, Ebony, Mahagony, etc.
• Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests are found in less rainy areas of the region.
• These forests have a mix of Evergreen and Deciduous varieties.
• Main species of Semi-evergreen forests are white cedar, Hallock, kail, oak, chestnut etc