Question

State the climatic conditions required for the growth of tropical deciduous forests

Answer 1

*Tropical deciduous forests are called monsoon forests.

*They are found in areas that receive rainfall between 200cm- 70 cm.

*During summer, the forests shed their leaves for 6-8 weeks.

*The forests are divided into 2 types on the basis of availability of water :

1) Moist deciduous

2) Dry deciduous

*Moist deciduous are found in areas that receive 200 cm -  100cm rainfall.They are found in eastern and north eastern part of India

*Dry deciduous are found in areas that receive 100 cm - 70 cm rainfall.They are found in peninsular and parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

Answer 2

Economically most important

Located in the Lee ward side

Shed their leleaves 2to 3 months once

Pure stand