Question

The type of forests found in the areas with less than 50 cm rainfall are:
(a) Dry thorny forests
(b) Evergreen forests
(c) Tidal forests
(d) Desert forests

Answer 1

Answer:

answer no (d) Desert forest

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer to the given question is option (d) desert forests

Explanation:

Desert forests are those forests which are found in the areas with less than 50 cm of rainfall throughout the year. Apart from Desert forests another type of vegetation is Semi-arid vegetation which occurs in areas with less than 50 cm rainfall.

In India these forests are found in the areas of Western Rajasthan and Northern Gujarat. The trees found in these regions have deep roots to reach the groundwater level along with the presence of thick and thorny leaves to retain water level.