Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? <ol> <li>Annual rainfall is below 50 cm</li> <li>The trees are short rooted</li> <li>Thorny shrubs and grassland</li> <li>Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are t

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A. 1 and 2 A.

B. 2 and 4 B.

C. 3 and 4 C.

D. 1, 2 and 3 D.

Correct Answer: C সঠিক উত্তর: C

Explanation ব্যাখ্যা

dry monsoon forests are found in areas having 100- 70 cm range. this implies Dry monsoon forests of India don't receive rainfall below 50 cm annually. So, statement (1) is wrong.
The trees of such dry deciduous or monsoon forests receive very little rainfall compared to that of moist forests. Also, they need to survive a long dry summer season. Due to all these reasons, these trees have long roots which facilitate the regular availability of water for their survival. So, statement 2 is wrong.
Thorny shrubs are grasslands and are characteristic features of dry monsoon forests. So, statement 3 is right.
Mango, Mahua, Sisam, and Keeker widely grow in dry types of deciduous forests owing to the dry seasonal climate. So, statement 4 is correct.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? Annual rainfall is below 50 cm The trees are short rooted Thorny shrubs and grassland Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees.

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Correct Answer: C সঠিক উত্তর: C

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Related Questions সম্পর্কিত প্রশ্ন

Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India?

Annual rainfall is below 50 cm

The trees are short rooted

Thorny shrubs and grassland

Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees.