Question

write in brief about the importance and characteristics of riverine vegetation in assam​

Answer 1

Explanation:

tate of India

DescriptionAssam is a state in northeastern India known for its wildlife, archeological sites and tea plantations. In the west, Guwahati, Assam’s largest city, features silk bazaars and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple. Umananda Temple sits on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra river. The state capital, Dispur, is a suburb of Guwahati. The ancient pilgrimage site of Hajo and Madan Kamdev, the ruins of a temple complex, lie nearby.

Capital: Dispur

Literacy (2011): 72.19%

Sex ratio (2011): 958 ♀/1000 ♂

Answer 2

Answer:

Forests found in the wet peripheries of the rivers and wetlands are called riverine vegetation. Dibru-Saikhowa and Orang National Parks and Pabitora wildlife Sanctuary are located in the riverine tracts. These forests have been rapidly reduced in size due to increase in human settlements in the riverine areas.

Characteristics of riverine vegetation are:-

i) The riverine tracts are very favourable for grasses and bushy vegetations like Nal, Khagori etc.

ii) The riverine forests are getting reduced in size rapidly due to the expansion of human settlements.

iii) A large part of Assam was covered by riverine forests.

iv) Riverine forests are dominated by some tall trees and grasses.