Question

Which one of the following is correct matching of a plant, its habit and the forest type where it normally occurs?

• A. Prosopis, tree, desert shrub
• B. Saccharum, grass, forest
• C. Acacia catechu, tree, coniferous forest
• D. Shorea robusta, herb, tropical rain forest

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Prosopis is a deep-rooted perennial tree, which is able to absorb water from either water table or moist strata. It is found in desert shrub forests.

Saccharum is common grass found in grasslands and tropical savannah.
Both Shorea robusta and Acacia catechu are trees found in tropical deciduous forests. In tropical deciduous forests, vegetation includes broad-leaved trees, which shed their leaves during the dry season.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.