Natural Vegetation and Wild Life (Chapter-5)

Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?

Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?

Name different types of vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.

Distinguish between

(i) Flora and fauna

(ii) Tropical evergreen and deciduous forests

Answer the following questions briefly.

(i) Define an ecosystem.

(ii) What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India?

(iii) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.

(iv) Name two animals having habitat in tropical and montane type of vegetation.

Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.

(i) To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong?

(ii) Cinchona trees are found in the areas of rainfall more than

(iii) In which of the following states is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?