Write the main characteristics of tropical deciduous forests. [CBSE 2010]
Main characteristics of tropical deciduous forests are: (a) They form the natural cover almost all over India, hence they are also called ‘monsoon forests’. (b) Rainfall needed is between 75-200 cm. They are sub-divided into (/) moist deciduous (ii) dry deciduous. Examples are sal, teak, shisham, sandalwood, bamboo, etc. (c) Trees shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in summer. (d) Located on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, northeastern states Bihar, West Odisha, along the Shiwaliks and rainier pans of peninsular plateau.
