Consider the following statements: Areas where rainfall exceeds 250

Consider the following statements:

  • Areas where rainfall exceeds 250 cm
  • Annual temperature 25°C – 27°C
  • Average humidity exceeds 75%
  • Trees do not shed the leaves

To which one of the following types of vegetation does the above represent ?

Tropical wet evergreen
Tropical semi evergreen
Tropical moist deciduous
Tropical dry evergreen
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2017
The correct option is A.
The given characteristics are:
– Rainfall exceeds 250 cm (very high)
– Annual temperature 25°C – 27°C (high)
– Average humidity exceeds 75% (very high)
– Trees do not shed the leaves (evergreen)
These conditions describe a climate that is hot, wet, and humid throughout the year with no significant dry season. This climate supports dense forests where trees remain green all year round. This perfectly matches the description of Tropical wet evergreen forests.
Tropical semi-evergreen forests are transitional zones receiving slightly less rainfall. Tropical moist deciduous forests occur in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, where trees shed leaves in the dry period. Tropical dry evergreen forests are found in regions with moderate rainfall but a long dry season, with evergreen trees adapted to conserve water. None of these other options fit the description of very high rainfall, temperature, and humidity combined with evergreen vegetation.
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