SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA
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Aravallis
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Mahadev Hills
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Nilgiris
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Satpura Hills
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the North, it is found in the region to the east of Nepal into Arunachal Pradesh, at a height of 1800–3000 metres, receiving a minimum rainfall of 2000 mm. In the South, it is found in parts of the Niligiri Hills, the higher reaches of Kerala.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hint: The wet hill forest is also known as Tropical and Subtropical Moist forest. This habitat is also known as a jungle and is found in large, discontinuous patches between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. There is a high level of rainfall in these regions, greater than 200 cm annually.
Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer. The unique characteristic feature that is found in the forest in the Nilgiri hills is montane vegetation. The trees that are widely grown in this region are pines, wattles, cedar, bamboo, etc. These trees are free from termites and resistant to fire.