2012

(a) Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for
commercial purposes. [2]

(b) Give two characteristics of tidal forests. [2]

(c) Mention three reasons why forests must he conserved. [3]

(d) Name any three trees found in monsoon deciduous forests and state one use of
each of these trees. [3]

2013
(a) Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests. [2]

(b) Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
(i) A soft and white timber used for making toys and match boxes.
(ii) A hard durable timber used for ship building and furniture making.
(iii) A sweet smelling timber which yields an oil, used for making handicrafts. [3]

(c) (i) Name one region in India for each of the following:
(1) Tidal forests.
(2) Thorn and Scrub.
(ii) Explain why Thorn and Scrub forests are found in the above-mentioned
region. [3]

(d) Briefly explain two reasons for forests being an important natural resource. [2]

2014
(a) Write two reasons why monsoon deciduous forest are commercially more valuable
than other types of forests. [2]

(b) How do forests—

(i) have a favourable effect on the climate of the region ?
(ii) act as a flood control measure ? [2]

(c) Give one important use of each of the following types of trees :
(i) Sundri.
(ii) Sandalwood.
(iii) Rosewood. [3]

(d) Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions :
(i) The delta of the Ganga river.
 (ii) The windward side of the Western Ghats.
(iii) The Deccan Plateau. [3]

2015
(a) State two characteristics of Tropical Deciduous forests. [2]

(b) State two reasons why Tropical Evergreen forests are difficult to exploit. [2]

(c) Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below :

(i) It yields wood that is hard and scented and is usually found in high altitudes.
(ii) It is generally found in deltaic regions and is used to make boats.
(iii) The furniture made from the wood of this tree is generally the most
expensive. [3]

(d) Differentiate between afforestation and deforestation. State a disadvantage of

deforestation. [3]

2016
(a) (i) Name the forest which is commercially most important in India. [2]
(ii) Name two trees which grow in this forest.

(b) (i) Name the forests which grow on the wind ward slope of the Western Ghats. [2]
(ii) Why do such forests grow in this region ?

(c) To which type of forest do the following trees belong ? [3]

(i) Hintal and Sundari.
(ii) Rosewood and Ebony.
(iii) Deodar and Chir Pine.

(d) Give three reasons for rapid depletion of forest resources in India in the past. [3]

2017
(a) How do trees in the Tropical desert forests adapt themselves to the dry climate? [2]

(b) Name the tree as per its characteristics given below: [2]
1. The wood is hard and suitable for ship building.
2. The stilt roots are Underwater during high tide.

(c) Explain why the forest cover in India is shrinking. [3]

(d) Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions: [3]
1. The western slopes of the Western Ghats.
 2. The Nilgiris.
3. Western Rajasthan.

2018

(a) 1. Name an area in India where Tropical Monsoon forest is found. [2]
2. How is this forest of great commercial value to India?

(b) With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions : [2]
1. Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?
2. Name one area in India where this forest is found.

(c) 1. Name a state in India where thorn and scrub forest is found. [3]
2. Give two ways by which the trees that are found here have adapted to the
climate.

(d) 1. Give two ways in which forests are important. [3]

2. Mention one forest conservation method followed in India.

2019

(a) Give two reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forest resource. [2]

(b) 1. Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest. [2]
2. State one characteristic feature of the forest found in the Nilgiri Hills.

(c) 1. Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult
to exploit for commercial purpose. [3]
2. Name any two trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests.

(d) Briefly explain each of the following: [3]

1. The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have-stunted growth.
2. There is a gradual increase in the forest cover in India in recent times.
3. The. trees in Monsoon Deciduous forests, shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks
during March and April.

2020
(a) What are ‘Tidal forests’? Name two typical trees found there. [2]
(b) Write two main characteristics of the Deciduous Monsoon Forests. [2]
(c) Name the type of forests found in the western part of the Western Ghats. Give two
reasons why these forests are so named. [3]
(d) Mention three methods for the conservation and development of forests in India. [3]
 2023
(i) State two ways in which forests help in protecting the environment. [2]
(ii) Mention two ways in which Tropical Desert vegetation has adapted to its [2]
environment.
(iii) (a) In which natural vegetation belt is Sundari tree found? [3]
(b) Why is the Tropical Deciduous Forest commercially the most
exploited forest belt of India? (Two points)
(iv) (a) Name one region in India where Tropical Evergreen Forest is found. [3]
(b) Mention the temperature and rainfall conditions found suitable for its
growth.

2024
(i) How is tropical monsoon forest useful for the Indian economy? (Any two [2]
points)
(ii) Mention the climatic condition that leads to the development of tropical [2]
desert vegetation.
(iii) Give a reason to explain each of the following: [3]
(a) Mountains have varied vegetation.
(b) Stilt like / aerial roots are a typical feature of littoral forest.
(c) The tropical evergreen forests do not look bare at any time of the
year.
(iv) (a) How has the rising population of India resulted in the loss of forest [3]
cover? (Any one point)
(b) Mention any two forest conservation methods that may be adopted to
protect the forests.