UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper 1 · Q31

Geography

Medium · Savannah Biome, Factors Limiting Forest Growth

Consider the following statements regarding conditions that check the development of forest in savannah grassland vegetation:

1. Recurring fire is a major factor limiting forest development.

2. Burrowing animals and termites are the primary factor limiting forest development.

3. Grazing by large herbivores, combined with a strongly seasonal, alternating wet-dry rainfall pattern, checks forest development.

How many of the statements given above are correct?