With reference to Tropical Evergreen Forests, consider the following statements: 1. They are found in warm and humid areas with annual precipitation of over 200 cm. 2. They are well stratified, with different layers of vegetation. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Tropical Evergreen Forests:

These forests are found in the western slope of the Western Ghats, hills of the northeastern region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
They are found in warm and humid areas with annual precipitation of over 200 cm and mean annual temperature above 22 degrees centigrade.
Tropical evergreen forests are well stratified, with layers closer to the ground and are covered with shrubs and creepers, with short structured trees followed by a tall variety of trees.
In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above.
There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering, and fruition.
As such these forests appear green all year- round.
Species found in these forests include rosewood, mahogany, ebony, etc.

Sources: NCERT