in mountainous regions the decrease in temperature with increase in altitude leads to corresponding change in natural vegetation
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The Himalayas have a large range of animals that survive the bitter cold.
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Every species of animal has a role to play in the ecosystem; hence conservation is essential.
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Hunting and pollution is causing threat to animal species.
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To protect the flora and fauna of the country, the government has taken many steps.
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Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up in the country to protect flora and fauna.
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89 National Parks, 49 Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves have been set up to take
care of natural heritage.
Ans. The northern slopes of the hills in Himalayan region are at high altitude and have low
temperature or are snow covered. This does not allow much vegetation. In the southern part
of the hills there are plains and valleys watered by rivers and with fertile soil and pleasant
temperature levels all required for dense growth of vegetation.
India is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.
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The Himalayas have a large range of animals that survive the bitter cold.
•
Every species of animal has a role to play in the ecosystem; hence conservation is essential.
•
Hunting and pollution is causing threat to animal species.
•
To protect the flora and fauna of the country, the government has taken many steps.
•
Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up in the country to protect flora and fauna.
•
89 National Parks, 49 Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserves have been set up to take
care of natural heritage.
Ans. The northern slopes of the hills in Himalayan region are at high altitude and have low
temperature or are snow covered. This does not allow much vegetation. In the southern part
of the hills there are plains and valleys watered by rivers and with fertile soil and pleasant
temperature levels all required for dense growth of vegetation.