Question 1.

Sundari trees are found in _______ .

Answer:
Tidal Forests

Question 2.
The dry deciduous forests are found in areas having rainfall between _______ .
Answer:
100 cm and 70 cm

Question 3.
The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by sea _______ .
Answer:
Tides

Question 4.
Royal Bengal Tiger is found in _______ .
Answer:
Mangrove forests

Question 5.
Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in India in _______ .
Answer:
1972

Question 6.
The natural habitat of the Indian lion is the _______ .
Answer:
Gir forest in Gujarat

Question 7.
Give an example of biosphere reserve in India.
Answer:
Pachmarhi

Question 8.
Which type of forests does Sundari tree belong to?
Answer:
Mangrove Forests

Question 9.
The moist Tropical Deciduous Forests are more prominent in the eastern and central parts of
India because :
Answer:.
These areas experience 100 to 200 cm of annual rainfall.

Question 10.
Where do flamingos migrate in large numbers in India?
Answer:
Rann of Kachchh

Question 1.
Write a short note on Mangrove Forests.
Answer:
The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides. Mud and silt
get accumulated on such coasts. Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of the
plants submerged under water. The deltas of the Ganga, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the
Godavari and the Kaveri are covered by such vegetation. In the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta,
sundari trees are found, which provide durable hard timber. Palm, coconut, keora, agar, etc.,
also grow in some parts of the delta.

Royal Bengal Tiger is the famous animal in these forests. Turtles, crocodiles, gharials and
snakes are also found in these forests.

Question 2.
Distinguish between the moist and dry deciduous forests.
Answer:

Moist Deciduous Forests Dry Deciduous Forests

1. These are found in areas receiving annual rainfall between 1. These forests are found in areas receiving

100 cm and 200 cm. annual rainfall between 70 cm and 100 cm.

2. Trees found in these forests are teak, sal, shisham, 2. There are open stretches in which, teak, s

sandalwood, khair and bamboos. peepal, neem, etc. grow.

3. These forests are generally found in Jharkhand, West 3. These forests are found in the rainer parts

Odisha, Chhattisgarh and on the eastern slopes of the the peninsular plateau and the plains of U.R
 Western Ghats. Bihar.

Question 3.
Write a short note on thorny forests and scrubs.
Answer:
The thorny forest and scrubs are found in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural
vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes. 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. Acacias, palms, euphorbias and cacti are the main
plant species. Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil to get
moisture. The stems are succulent to conserve water. Leaves are mostly thick and small to
minimise evaporation. These forests give way to thorn forests and scrubs in arid areas. In
these forests, the common animals are rats, mice, rabbits, fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass,
horses and camels.

Question 4.
Why is conservation of wildlife very essential? Explain.
Answer:
The government has taken many special efforts to preserve endangered species of birds and
animals. Periodic census is undertaken to find out the latest position and trends in this regard.
The Project Tiger has been a great success. We have many tiger reserves in various parts of
the country. Likewise, the Project Rhino is being implemented in Assam. The Indian Bustard
of Rajasthan and Malwa Plateau are yet another endangered species. Even the number of
lions had been dwindling for long. Conservation of wildlife is essential in order to protect the
endangered species of birds and animals and also to maintain the ecological balance. The
Government of India has so far set-up eighteen biosphere reserves.

Question 5.
What do you know about migratory birds?
Answer:
Some of the wetlands of India are popular with migratory birds. During winters, birds, such as
Siberian Crane come in large numbers. One such place favourable with birds is the Rann of Kachchh.
At a place where the desert merges with the sea, flamingo with their brilliant, pink plumage come in
thousands to build nest mounds from the salty mud and raise their young ones.