NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 5
Social Science Class 9 History
Natural Vegetation and Wild Life 5
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Questions No: 4
Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.
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In India, various vegetation types exist due to diverse climates. High altitude regions, especially in the Himalayas, host distinct vegetation zones. Alpine vegetation occurs around 3,500-4,500 meters with grasses and shrubs. Sub-alpine areas display coniferous trees like pine and fir. Temperate regions at intermediate altitudes feature broad-leaved trees like oak and chestnut. This varied vegetation at high altitudes contributes to the ecological diversity of India’s mountainous terrains.
There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests.
Montane Forest: The forests in the mountainous areas are called montane forest. These forests are mainly found along the southern slopes of the Himalayas and at high altitudes in southern and north-eastern India. Kashmir stag, spotted deer, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, Shaggy horn wild ibex, bear, rare red panda, sheep and goats are the common animals in these forests.
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