Natural Vegetation and Wildlife in India

Virgin vegetation refers to plant communities that have grown naturally without human intervention and have remained undisturbed for a long time.

India has about 47,000 plant species, ranking tenth in the world and fourth in Asia for plant diversity.

The two categories are endemic or indigenous species, which are purely Indian, and exotic plants, which have come from outside India.

<p>Flora refers to the plants of a particular region or period, while fauna refers to the species of animals in that region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Deciduous Forests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 15,000 flowering plants account for 6 percent of the world's total flowering plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mangrove forests play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and providing habitat for various species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main concern is the excessive exploitation of plant and animal resources, which has led to disturbances in the ecosystem and endangered species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The snow leopard and the rare red panda are mentioned as endangered species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insects help in the pollination of crops and fruit trees, which is vital for food production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The establishment of eighteen bio-reserves is one step taken to protect endangered species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals can contribute by raising awareness, supporting conservation organizations, and engaging in sustainable practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sarpagandha</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlling diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cure earache and regulate blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antibiotic and antibacterial properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tulsi</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kachnar</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Critically threatened</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Babool leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hot wet forests of Assam, Karnataka, and Kerala</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-horned rhinoceroses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India is the only country that has both tigers and lions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Gir forest in Gujarat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 2,000 species of birds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turtles, crocodiles, and gharials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India has approximately 13% of the world's total animal species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in 1972.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leopards are significant members of the cat family in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Himalayan region is home to a diverse range of species, including tigers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Edible plants indicate a bio-diverse environment from which crops have been selected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four-horned antelope and gazel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moist deciduous forests are found in areas receiving more than 200 cm of rainfall, while dry deciduous forests exist in regions having rainfall between 100 cm and 70 cm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teak is identified as the most dominant species in tropical deciduous forests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some commercially important species in moist deciduous forests include ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber, and cinchona.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moist deciduous forests are primarily found in the northeastern states, foothills of the Himalayas, Jharkhand, West Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and eastern slopes of the Western Ghats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The vegetation in moist deciduous forests has a multilayered structure with trees, shrubs, and creepers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common animals found in moist deciduous forests include elephant, monkey, lemur, deer, and one-horned rhinoceroses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In tropical deciduous forests, there is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, allowing them to remain green year-round.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry deciduous forests are home to animals like lion, tiger, pig, deer, and elephant, but their populations are affected by habitat clearing for cultivation and grazing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moist deciduous forests thrive in warm, wet conditions with consistent rainfall exceeding 200 cm and a short dry season.</p> Signup and view all the answers