Which type of forests in India is known as ‘Monsoon Forests’?
Which type of forests in India is known as ‘Monsoon Forests’?
भारत में किस प्रकार के वनों को ‘मानसूनी वन कहा जाता है?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Tropical deciduous forests/ उष्णकटिबंधीय पर्णपाती वन
Explanation
Tropical Deciduous Forests are called “Monsoon Forests” because they depend on monsoon rainfall.
उष्णकटिबंधीय पर्णपाती वन को मानसूनी वन कहा जाता है क्योंकि ये मानसून वर्षा पर निर्भर करते हैं।
👉 These forests shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water.
👉 ये वन शुष्क मौसम में पानी बचाने के लिए अपने पत्ते गिरा देते हैं।
❌ Why other options are wrong / अन्य विकल्प क्यों गलत हैं?
- Alpine forests (अल्पाइन वन) → Found in high mountains
- Thorn forests (कंटीले वन) → Found in dry desert areas
- Evergreen forests (सदाबहार वन) → Receive heavy rainfall, never shed leaves
Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त जानकारी
- 👉 Found in states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand
👉 ये वन मध्य प्रदेश, उत्तर प्रदेश, बिहार, झारखंड में पाए जाते हैं - 👉 Common trees: Teak, Sal, Neem
👉 प्रमुख पेड़: सागौन, साल, नीम - 👉 Rainfall range: 70–200 cm annually
👉 वर्षा: लगभग 70–200 सेमी
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