In the dry north-western parts of India that receive less than 70 cm of rainfall, acacias, palms, euphorbias and cacti are the main plants. Which type of natural vegetation is this?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Tropical thorn forests and scrubs
Where rainfall is less than 70 cm, the natural vegetation is made of thorny trees and bushes, called tropical thorn forests and scrubs. They are found in the semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, with acacias, palms, euphorbias and cacti as the main plants.