Which type of forest is found in the western slopes of Western Ghats?

1. Tropical Thorn forest
2. Tropical Deciduous forests
3. Tropical evergreen forests
4. Mangrove vegetation

Which type of forest is found in and around the delta regions, estuaries, creeks & the areas influenced by tides?

1. Tropical Thorn forest
2. Tropical Deciduous forests
3. Tropical Evergreen forests
4. Mangrove Vegetation

Fill in the blanks:

(i) The temperate depressions are also known as …………… .

(ii) The word monsoon means …………… .

(iii) The dry northeast monsoon winds blow from …………… to …………… .

(iv) Tropical cyclones originate in …………… .

(v) The natural habitat of Indian lion is …………… .

(vi) A national park is a large area where several …………… exist freely.

(vii) Project Tiger was launched by Kailash Sankhala on 1st April …………… .

(viii) …………… species of plants and animals are those which are so rare that it is likely that they may soon become …………… .

Answer in one word:

Cyclonic storms caused by low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.