(a) A plant community Which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time, is called natural vegetation. Ii is also termed as a virgin vegetation. (b) The cultivated crops and fruits orchards form part of vegetation but not natural or virgin vegetationRead more
(a) A plant community Which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time, is called natural vegetation. Ii is also termed as a virgin vegetation.
(b) The cultivated crops and fruits orchards form part of vegetation but not natural or virgin vegetation. Ii is because they grow with the help of human beings.
The southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation as compared to northern slopes due to its relief and rainfall. The variation in duration of sunlight at different places due to differences in latitude, altitude, season and duration of the day affect the growth of vegetation.Read more
The southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation as
compared to northern slopes due to its relief and rainfall. The variation in duration of sunlight at different places due to differences in latitude, altitude, season and duration of the day affect the growth of vegetation. The southern slopes have longer duration of sunlight which help trees to grow faster in summer. The northern slopes have no such advantage. Therefore, the southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation cover as compared to the northern slopes of tire same hills.
The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats. Thus, the western slopes get heavy rain i.e., more than 250 cm and remain wet throughout the year. Therefore. tropical rain forests are found in this area which is covered wiRead more
The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats. Thus, the western slopes get heavy rain i.e., more than 250 cm and remain wet throughout the year. Therefore. tropical rain forests are found in this area which is covered with thick forests. On the other hand, the eastern slopes do not get heavy rainfall compared to the western slopes. Thus, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats are not covered with thick forests.
Forests are very important for human beings as mentioned below: (i) Forests are renewable resources of energy. (ii) They help in enhancing the quality of environment. (iii) They modify Iocal climate. (iv) Forests control soil erosion. (v) They regulate stream flow. (vi) They support a variety of indRead more
Forests are very important for human beings as mentioned below:
(i) Forests are renewable resources of energy.
(ii) They help in enhancing the quality of environment.
(iii) They modify Iocal climate.
(iv) Forests control soil erosion.
(v) They regulate stream flow.
(vi) They support a variety of industry.
(vii) They provide livelihood for many communities.
(viii) They offer panoramic or scenic view for recreation.
(ix) They control wind force and temperature and cause rainfall.
(x) Forests provide humus to the soil.
(xi) They give shelter to the wild life.
It is a fact that the vegetation cor.er of India in large parts is no more natural in the real sense. It is natural in inaccessible regions like the Himalayas, the hilly region of central India and the marusthali. in rest of the places, it has been modified or replaced or degraded by human beings. TRead more
It is a fact that the vegetation cor.er of India in large parts is no more natural in the real sense. It is natural in inaccessible regions like the Himalayas, the hilly region of central India and the marusthali. in rest of the places, it has been modified or replaced or degraded by human beings. The reasons for this are as follows:
(i) The growing demand for cultivated land.
(ii) Development of industries and mining.
(iii) Urbanisation”
(iv) Over-grazing of pastures.
The features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs are as mentioned below: (i) In regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes. (ii) This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, RajasRead more
The features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs are as mentioned below:
(i) In regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes.
(ii) This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
(iii) Acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti are the main plant species.
(iv) Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get Moisture.
(v) Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimise evaporation.
(vi) These forests give way to thorn forests and scrubs in arid areas.
(vii) Common animals of these forests are rats. mice, rabbits. fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels.
The main features of the Mangrove Forests are as given below: (i) The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides. (ii) Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of the plants submerged under Water. (iii) The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, tRead more
The main features of the Mangrove Forests are as given below:
(i) The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides.
(ii) Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of the plants submerged under Water.
(iii) The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Godavari and the Raven are covered by such vegetation.
(iv) In the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta sundari trees are found, which provide durable hard timber. Palm coconut, keora, agar also grow in some parts of the delta.
(v) Royal Bengal Tiger is the famous animal in the forests.
(vi) Turtles, crocodiles, gharials and snakes are also found in these forests.
The following steps have been taken to protect the flora and fauna: (i) Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up. Four out of these, the Sunder bans, Nanda Devi, the Gulf of Mannar and the Nilgiris have been included in the world network of Biosphere reserves. (ii) Financial and technical assistRead more
The following steps have been taken to protect the flora and fauna:
(i) Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up. Four out of these, the Sunder bans, Nanda Devi, the Gulf of Mannar and the Nilgiris have been included in the world network of Biosphere reserves.
(ii) Financial and technical assistance is provided to many Botanical Gardens by the government since 1992.
(iii) Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard and many other
eco-developmental projects have been introduced.
(iv) 89 National Parks, 49 Wild Life Sanctuaries and Zoological Gardens are set up to take care of Natural heritage.
Main features of the wild life or fauna of India are as follows: (i) It has more than 89,000 animal species, 1200 bird species and 2500 species of fish. (ii) It has 5 to 8 per cent of the world's amphibians, reptiles and mammals including elephants and one-horned rhinoceroses. (iii) Arid areas of RaRead more
Main features of the wild life or fauna of India are as follows:
(i) It has more than 89,000 animal species, 1200 bird species and 2500 species of fish.
(ii) It has 5 to 8 per cent of the world’s amphibians, reptiles and mammals including elephants and one-horned rhinoceroses.
(iii) Arid areas of Ram of Kachchh and the Thar Desert are the habitat for wild ass and camels, respectively.
(iv) India is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.
(v) The natural habitat of the Indian lion is the Gir forest in Gujarat.
(vi) Tigers are found in the forests of Madhya Pradesh, the Sunderbans of West Bengal and the Himalayan region.
(v) Yak, the shaggy horned wild ox, weighing around one tonne, the Tibetan antelope, the bharal (blue sheep), wild sheep, the ibex, bear, snow-leopard live in the Himalayan region.
(vi) Turtles, crocodiles and gharials are found in the rivers, lakes and coastal areas.
(vii) Peacocks, pheasants, ducks, parakeets, cranes and pigeons are found in forests and wetlands of the country.
What is natural vegetation? Why cultivated crops are not natural vegetation?
(a) A plant community Which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time, is called natural vegetation. Ii is also termed as a virgin vegetation. (b) The cultivated crops and fruits orchards form part of vegetation but not natural or virgin vegetationRead more
(a) A plant community Which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time, is called natural vegetation. Ii is also termed as a virgin vegetation.
See less(b) The cultivated crops and fruits orchards form part of vegetation but not natural or virgin vegetation. Ii is because they grow with the help of human beings.
Why the southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation cover as compared to northern slopes of the same hills?
The southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation as compared to northern slopes due to its relief and rainfall. The variation in duration of sunlight at different places due to differences in latitude, altitude, season and duration of the day affect the growth of vegetation.Read more
The southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation as
See lesscompared to northern slopes due to its relief and rainfall. The variation in duration of sunlight at different places due to differences in latitude, altitude, season and duration of the day affect the growth of vegetation. The southern slopes have longer duration of sunlight which help trees to grow faster in summer. The northern slopes have no such advantage. Therefore, the southern slopes in Himalayan region are covered with thick vegetation cover as compared to the northern slopes of tire same hills.
Why are the western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests and not the eastern slopes?
The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats. Thus, the western slopes get heavy rain i.e., more than 250 cm and remain wet throughout the year. Therefore. tropical rain forests are found in this area which is covered wiRead more
The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats. Thus, the western slopes get heavy rain i.e., more than 250 cm and remain wet throughout the year. Therefore. tropical rain forests are found in this area which is covered with thick forests. On the other hand, the eastern slopes do not get heavy rainfall compared to the western slopes. Thus, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats are not covered with thick forests.
See lessWhat are the user of forests?
Forests are very important for human beings as mentioned below: (i) Forests are renewable resources of energy. (ii) They help in enhancing the quality of environment. (iii) They modify Iocal climate. (iv) Forests control soil erosion. (v) They regulate stream flow. (vi) They support a variety of indRead more
Forests are very important for human beings as mentioned below:
See less(i) Forests are renewable resources of energy.
(ii) They help in enhancing the quality of environment.
(iii) They modify Iocal climate.
(iv) Forests control soil erosion.
(v) They regulate stream flow.
(vi) They support a variety of industry.
(vii) They provide livelihood for many communities.
(viii) They offer panoramic or scenic view for recreation.
(ix) They control wind force and temperature and cause rainfall.
(x) Forests provide humus to the soil.
(xi) They give shelter to the wild life.
Do you agree with the view that India’s vegetation cover in large parts is no more natural in the real sense?
It is a fact that the vegetation cor.er of India in large parts is no more natural in the real sense. It is natural in inaccessible regions like the Himalayas, the hilly region of central India and the marusthali. in rest of the places, it has been modified or replaced or degraded by human beings. TRead more
It is a fact that the vegetation cor.er of India in large parts is no more natural in the real sense. It is natural in inaccessible regions like the Himalayas, the hilly region of central India and the marusthali. in rest of the places, it has been modified or replaced or degraded by human beings. The reasons for this are as follows:
See less(i) The growing demand for cultivated land.
(ii) Development of industries and mining.
(iii) Urbanisation”
(iv) Over-grazing of pastures.
Describe the features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs,
The features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs are as mentioned below: (i) In regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes. (ii) This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, RajasRead more
The features of the Thorn Forests and Scrubs are as mentioned below:
See less(i) In regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes.
(ii) This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
(iii) Acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti are the main plant species.
(iv) Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get Moisture.
(v) Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimise evaporation.
(vi) These forests give way to thorn forests and scrubs in arid areas.
(vii) Common animals of these forests are rats. mice, rabbits. fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels.
Describe the features of the Mangrove Forests — their areas, trees and animals.
The main features of the Mangrove Forests are as given below: (i) The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides. (ii) Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of the plants submerged under Water. (iii) The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, tRead more
The main features of the Mangrove Forests are as given below:
See less(i) The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides.
(ii) Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of the plants submerged under Water.
(iii) The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Godavari and the Raven are covered by such vegetation.
(iv) In the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta sundari trees are found, which provide durable hard timber. Palm coconut, keora, agar also grow in some parts of the delta.
(v) Royal Bengal Tiger is the famous animal in the forests.
(vi) Turtles, crocodiles, gharials and snakes are also found in these forests.
What steps have been taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna?
The following steps have been taken to protect the flora and fauna: (i) Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up. Four out of these, the Sunder bans, Nanda Devi, the Gulf of Mannar and the Nilgiris have been included in the world network of Biosphere reserves. (ii) Financial and technical assistRead more
The following steps have been taken to protect the flora and fauna:
See less(i) Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up. Four out of these, the Sunder bans, Nanda Devi, the Gulf of Mannar and the Nilgiris have been included in the world network of Biosphere reserves.
(ii) Financial and technical assistance is provided to many Botanical Gardens by the government since 1992.
(iii) Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard and many other
eco-developmental projects have been introduced.
(iv) 89 National Parks, 49 Wild Life Sanctuaries and Zoological Gardens are set up to take care of Natural heritage.
Describe main features of the wild life in India.
Main features of the wild life or fauna of India are as follows: (i) It has more than 89,000 animal species, 1200 bird species and 2500 species of fish. (ii) It has 5 to 8 per cent of the world's amphibians, reptiles and mammals including elephants and one-horned rhinoceroses. (iii) Arid areas of RaRead more
Main features of the wild life or fauna of India are as follows:
See less(i) It has more than 89,000 animal species, 1200 bird species and 2500 species of fish.
(ii) It has 5 to 8 per cent of the world’s amphibians, reptiles and mammals including elephants and one-horned rhinoceroses.
(iii) Arid areas of Ram of Kachchh and the Thar Desert are the habitat for wild ass and camels, respectively.
(iv) India is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.
(v) The natural habitat of the Indian lion is the Gir forest in Gujarat.
(vi) Tigers are found in the forests of Madhya Pradesh, the Sunderbans of West Bengal and the Himalayan region.
(v) Yak, the shaggy horned wild ox, weighing around one tonne, the Tibetan antelope, the bharal (blue sheep), wild sheep, the ibex, bear, snow-leopard live in the Himalayan region.
(vi) Turtles, crocodiles and gharials are found in the rivers, lakes and coastal areas.
(vii) Peacocks, pheasants, ducks, parakeets, cranes and pigeons are found in forests and wetlands of the country.