Question

Name an extant primitive gymnosperm found in Assam

Answer 1

Answer:

Assam has 22 species of gymnosperm ,included Cycas, Pectinte , Podoccarpus neriifolia , P.Wallichianus ,Pinus kersia and others

Explanation:

Answer 2

● Though Assam is considered as a very good geographical area for vegetation 22 species of gymnosperms became extinct in this area.

● Some of the species which got extinct in Assam region are Cycas pectinata, P. Wallichianus, p. neriifolia, Pinus kesia, Genetum gnemon with three varities of its species and G. montanum.

● The main reason for the extinction of vegetation in Assam region are exploitation of forest and other natural environmental factors such as soil erosion and floods.