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What is natural vegetation?
What is natural vegetation?
Natural vegetation refers to a plant community which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time.
How many plant species does India have?
How many plant species does India have?
India has about 47,000 plant species, occupying tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity.
What percentage of the world's total number of flowering plants does India's 15,000 flowering plants account for?
What percentage of the world's total number of flowering plants does India's 15,000 flowering plants account for?
India's 15,000 flowering plants account for 6 per cent of the world's total number of flowering plants.
How many species of animals does India approximately have?
How many species of animals does India approximately have?
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What is the term used for a plant community that has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time?
What is the term used for a plant community that has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time?
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Natural Vegetation
- Natural vegetation refers to plant communities that have grown naturally without human aid and have been left undisturbed by humans for a long time.
Biodiversity in India
- India has a rich biodiversity with over 45,000 plant species.
- The country is home to around 15,000 flowering plants, which accounts for 6-7% of the world's total number of flowering plants.
- India is also home to approximately 90,000 species of animals.
Ecosystems and Plant Communities
- A plant community that has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time is termed as a 'virgin vegetation'.
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Test your knowledge of India's diverse natural vegetation with this quiz. Explore the various types of trees, bushes, and grasses found in different regions of the country, and discover the rich biodiversity that India is known for.
