INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mountain forests are also called ____ forests.
A
Mangrove
B
thorny forests
C
Evergreen
D
Montane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The alternative name for montane forests is “Alpine” forests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Montane Forests The forests found in the mountains at an altitude ranging from 1000-2000 metres are generally categorised under Montage Forests. The natural vegetation and wildlife in this area have Alpine vegetation which is used for grazing. The region also has tundra vegetation with mosses and lichens.

Detailed explanation-3: -North-East India, Mountain forests in India are normally classified into two types, i.e. the northern mountain forests and the southern mountain forests. Northern montane forests are found in North-East India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Montane forests are classified into three types namely temperate forests, Indian alpine forests, and wet temperate forests. Montane habitats can be found on the sides of mountains.

Detailed explanation-5: -You’re most likely to find the adjective montane in a scholarly book or article about the ecosystem known as a montane forest. These are forests found at high altitudes, but not high enough for growth to be so limited that trees can’t take root there.

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