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Q47
(CISF/2026)
Geography › Indian Physical Geography
In which one of the following types of forests of India can one find the Tussocky Grass ?
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According to the NCERT Class 11 Geography (India: Physical Environment), Tussocky grass is a characteristic feature of Tropical Thorn Forests. These forests are found in regions receiving less than 50 cm of annual rainfall, covering semi-arid areas of South-west Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Vegetation Structure: In these forests, plants remain leafless for most of the year, giving them a scrub-like appearance. Tussocky grass grows as undergrowth, reaching heights of up to 2 meters.
- Key Species: Common trees and shrubs include Babool, Ber, Wild Date Palm, Khair, Neem, Khejri, and Palas.
- Other Options: While Montane Forests feature Alpine grasslands at higher altitudes, the specific descriptor "Tussocky grass" as a 2-meter undergrowth is the technical definition used for Thorn forests in official Indian geographical texts. Tropical Deciduous Forests are characterized by teak and sal, while Littoral Forests consist mainly of mangroves.
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