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What type of vegetation is found in the plateau of Meghalaya, Sahyadri and the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group?
Question

What type of vegetation is found in the plateau of Meghalaya, Sahyadri and the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group?

A.

Dry Tropical Deciduous Vegetation

B.

Dry Tropical Thorny Vegetation

C.

Alpine Vegetation

D.

Moist Tropical Semi-Evergreen Vegetation

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Moist Tropical Semi-Evergreen Vegetation.
Moist Tropical Semi-Evergreen Vegetation: This type of vegetation is found in regions like the plateau of Meghalaya, the Sahyadri (Western Ghats), and the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group.
Characteristics: This vegetation type includes a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees. The evergreen trees retain their leaves throughout the year, while the deciduous trees shed their leaves seasonally.
Climate: These regions typically experience high rainfall and humidity, which supports the growth of semi-evergreen forests.
Flora: Common trees in these forests include species of dipterocarps, legumes, and lauraceae, along with a dense understory of shrubs and herbs.

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