Question

Mention any three features of thorn and scrub forest

Answer 1

Thorny forests and scrubs are found in the
North-Western part of the country including semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Characteristics of the thorn forests and scrubs are as follows
(i) Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture.
(ii) The stems are succulent to conserve water.
(iii) Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimise evaporation

Answer 2

Explanation:

1) These forests are found in the semi arid region of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

2) The leaves and stems are succulent to conserve water.

3) Acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti are the important species.