Social StudiesClass 9CBSE
Q
Name different types of vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.
A
The different types of vegetation found in India are listed below:
- Tropical evergreen forests
- Tropical deciduous forests
- Tropical thorn forests and scrubs
- Montane forests
- Mangrove forests
The characteristics of vegetation in high altitudes are as follows:
- Alpine vegetation is found in altitudes above 3600 m.
- Trees in these areas are junipers, birches and pines.