ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY PART -1

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in 1972. The Government of India passed the Act to protect the country's wildlife and effectively check poaching, smuggling, and illegal trade in wildlife. Punishment and fines were made more stringent for offences under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act 2003.

The first national park established in India in 1936 was the 'Hailey National Park in Uttarakhand. It is currently known as 'Jim Corbett National Park".

The first national park established in India in 1936 was the 'Hailey National Park in Uttarakhand. It is currently known as 'Jim Corbett National Park".

The Corbett Tiger Reserve is the largest in India, as per the tiger population estimates in the sanctuary for 2018-19. According to this count, the estimated number of tigers in the Corbett Tiger Reserve has increased from 231 in the past to 252 at present According to the census of the year 2018-19, the estimated number of tigers in the country is 2,967

Tropical deciduous forests are found in abundance in India. These are also called monsoon forests. Annual rainfall in such forests is 70 to 200 ctm. Based on water availability, these forests are divided into wet and dry deciduous forests. Trees of sal, Butternut, amla, teak, safflower, and sandalwood species are found in tropical moist deciduous forests. Sandalwood trees are mainly found in the state of Karnataka, India. On the other hand, wet deciduous forests are often found in the northeastern states of India, the foothills of the Himalayas, the easters slopes of the Western Ghats, Odisha, etc.

Tropical deciduous forests are found in abundance in India. These are also called monsoon forests. Annual rainfall in such forests is 70 to 200 ctm. Based on water availability, these forests are divided into wet and dry deciduous forests. Trees of sal, Butternut, amla, teak, safflower, and sandalwood species are found in tropical moist deciduous forests. Sandalwood trees are mainly found in the state of Karnataka, India. On the other hand, wet deciduous forests are often found in the northeastern states of India, the foothills of the Himalayas, the easters slopes of the Western Ghats, Odisha, etc.

Tropical deciduous forests are found in abundance in India. These are also called monsoon forests. Annual rainfall in such forests is 70 to 200 ctm. Based on water availability, these forests are divided into wet and dry deciduous forests. Trees of sal, Butternut, amla, teak, safflower, and sandalwood species are found in tropical moist deciduous forests. Sandalwood trees are mainly found in the state of Karnataka, India. On the other hand, wet deciduous forests are often found in the northeastern states of India, the foothills of the Himalayas, the easters slopes of the Western Ghats, Odisha, etc.

Tropical Evergreen forests receive much higher amounts of annual precipitation, typically exceeding 200 cm and often reaching 400 cm or more. This high level of rainfall is an important factor in supporting the dense growth of evergreen trees and other vege tation in these forests.

Hence, The characteristic that is NOT correct about Tropical Evergreen forests is option (c).

Tundra type of vegetation is found in the polar region. Sewar (moss) and Kai (lichen) are found here. The growth of natural vegetation is limited here and small shrubs are part of this vegetation. These plants are found in the polar regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Tropical deciduous forest is also known as 'monsoon forest'. These forests are found in large parts of India. northern Australia, and Central America. There are seasonal changes in these areas. The hardwood trees found in these forests are sal, teak, neem, and shisham.