Question

1. what factor are responsible for the distribution of plant and animal in india?

2.what is a bio-reserve?give two examples.

3.name two animals having habitat in tropical and monate type of vegetation.

4.name different type of vegetation found in india and describe the vegetation of high altitude.

5.quite a few species of plant and animal are endangered in india. why?

6.why has india a rich heritage of flora and founa?

Answer 1

Ans:1. The factors responsible for distribution of plants and animals in India are-
. Climate- India's climate is of monsoon type. The distribution of rainfall is different in various regions. So with varying amount of rainfall there are various types of vegetation all over the country.
. Soil-Soil determined the type of plants over a region. The types of plants found further determines the animals. The soil type is different in various areas due to physical features like mountains, plateau, coastal area, island and desert .
. Precipitation - The amount of rainfall determines the type of vegetation. In India rainfall amount varies place to place.

Ans:2. Bio-reserve is a natural forest preserved to protect Various species of birds, animals and plants.

Ans:3. Animals found in tropical vegetation are, elephants, lemur, monkeys, deer and rhinoceros.
Animals found in Montana forest are, Kashmiri stag, yak, snow leopard, Tibetian antelope, Jack rabbit .

Ans:4. Different types of vegetation in India are-
. Tropical evergreen forest
. Tropical decedious forest
. Thron forest and scrubs
. Montane forest
. Mangroove forest.

Vegetation of high altitude is Montane forest. This types of vegetation is found in montaneous areas. With increasing altitude the vegetation differs. At 1000-2000m wet temperate vegetation is found.Here trees such as chestnut and pines are found. At altitude 1500-3000 m temperate forest is found. Trees found here are silver spruce and Friday. At altitude more than 3000m Alpine vegetation is found. Trees found here are junipers, pines and birches. At more high altitude shrubs and scrubs are found.

Ans:5. Some species if animals and birds are endangered in India because -
. Deforestation: Deforestation has been carried out in India to build buildings and industries. Thus this destroys homes of animals and plants.
. Hunting - For various commercial and business purposes animals are hunt for their skin,meat,hair and teeth.
.Poaching - Animals are poached for their body parts which are sold in foreign countries to get money.
.Pollution - Pollution of land, water and air has caused harm to plants and animals life and thus making them vulnerable and endangered.

Answer 2

1. The soil, land, climate are the major factors that are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India

• India has a climate that is suitable for the growth of plants and animals.
• The climate is neither too hot nor too cold so it helps the plants to grow
• India is rich in minerals and freshwater sources that help the animals to survive

2. Bio-reserve

• The area which is preserved for the protection of endangered species and plants are known as Bio-reserves
• These plants and animals are protected in their natural habitat itself
• Sundarbans in West Bengal is one example of this bio-reserve
• Another example is the Nandha Devi in Uttaranchal

3. Tropical climate is the climate that is present in our country

• It has warm weather and hot climatic conditions will be there

• Some of the animals like tigers, pigs, deer, and elephants survive with this climate

• The vegetation type that is present in mountain regions is known as the Montane vegetation.
• The animals like snow leopard, squirrels, yak, spotted deer are found in these areas

4. India has the following four types of vegetation:

• Tropical rain Forest
• Tropical Deciduous Forest
• Thorn Forests
• Mangrove Forests
• The vegetation which is present in the higher altitudes is temperate grasslands which support the vegetation of Alphine