Change set

Pick exam & year, then Go.

Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q16 (CGS/2026) Geography › Indian Physical Geography

With reference to tropical thorn forests in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. They are found in regions with less than 50 cm of annual rainfall.
II. They are found in parts of Jharkhand.
III. Khejri and Khair are important plant species of these forests.
Select the answer using the code given below.

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D

Explanation

Tropical thorn forests are found in regions receiving less than 50 cm of annual rainfall. These forests are distributed across semi-arid areas of south-west Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Jharkhand is not a region for thorn forests; it is primarily covered by Tropical Deciduous forests (both moist and dry) as its annual rainfall generally exceeds 100 cm. Important plant species of tropical thorn forests include Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), Khair (Acacia catechu), Acacia, Babool, and various types of Cacti and Euphorbias. These plants exhibit xerophytic adaptations such as long roots to reach ground water and small, thick leaves or spines to minimize transpiration in arid conditions.

How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
78%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2016 · Q53 Relevance score: 2.38

With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest arcas of South India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IAS · 2010 · Q19 Relevance score: 1.70

Consider the following statements : 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

CDS-I · 2025 · Q17 Relevance score: 1.49

Which of the following statements with reference to saline soil in India is/are correct ? 1. They are rich in nitrogen. 2. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas. Select the answer using the code given below :

NDA-II · 2010 · Q12 Relevance score: 1.29

Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats II. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region III. In India monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last Select the correct answer using the code given below

CDS-II · 2016 · Q49 Relevance score: 1.06

Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?