Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.

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The different kinds of natural vegetation found in India are as follows: (i) Tropical Evergreen Forests (ii) Tropical Deciduous Forests (iii) Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs (iv) Montane Forests (v) Mangrove Forests Montane forests are found in regions of high altitude. Vegetation in high altitude...
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The different kinds of natural vegetation found in India are as follows: (i) Tropical Evergreen Forests (ii) Tropical Deciduous Forests (iii) Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs (iv) Montane Forests (v) Mangrove Forests Montane forests are found in regions of high altitude. Vegetation in high altitude areas above 3600 metres above sea level adapt to the low temperatures and precipitation levels. Coniferous trees like junipers, silver fir, pines and birches are found here. Lichens and moss are also part of the vegetation at higher altitudes. Alpine grasslands are pasture for grazing for tribes like Gujjars and Bakharwals in the mountainous regions. read less
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There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests. Montane Forest: The forests in the mountainous areas are called montane forest. These forests are mainly found along the southern...
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There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests. Montane Forest: The forests in the mountainous areas are called montane forest. These forests are mainly found along the southern slopes of the Himalayas and at high altitudes in southern and north-eastern India. Kashmir stag, spotted deer, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, Shaggy horn wild ibex, bear, rare red panda, sheep and goats are the common animals in these forests. read less
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