Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Thorny bushes
Explanation:
Thorny bushes or thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of India, especially in northwestern states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.
Thorny bushes or thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of India, especially in northwestern states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.
These forests consist of drought-resistant species like cactus, babool, khair, and keekar, adapted to dry climates and poor soil moisture.
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- Thorn forests are found in regions with less than 70 cm rainfall annually.
Plants in these forests have long roots and thick leaves to reduce water loss.
Found in northwestern India and rain shadow areas of the Western Ghats.
- These forests are also known as xerophytic vegetation.
Additional Information:
Tropical Rainforests: Dense forests found in regions with heavy rainfall and high temperature, mostly in the Western Ghats and Andaman-Nicobar Islands.
Tropical Deciduous Forests: Forests that shed leaves in dry season; widespread across central India, also known as monsoon forests.
Mangrove Forests: Found in coastal tidal areas; prominent in the Sundarbans delta.
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