Question

Which of the following is NOT the main species of Tropical Evergreen forests? 

1. Rosewood
2. Mahagony
3. Axlewood
4. Teak

1. 1 and 2
2. 1 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. 4 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 3 and 4

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

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