India ranks one of the twelve mega bio-diversity country in the world. With about 47,000 plant species India occupies tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are about 15,000 flowering plants in India which account for 6 per cent in the world’s total number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants such as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 species of animals as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.
Tropic of cancer (23.5 N) divides India in two equal parts and India lies in the Northern hemisphere, hence providing better condition for Flora and Fauna to survive and cherish in this region.
The tropical region of India gets sunlight throughout the year suitable for growing plants and agriculture. Himalayan ranges has its own diversity to support flora and fauna.
Tropic of cancer (23.5 N) divides India in two equal parts and India lies in the Northern hemisphere, hence providing better condition for Flora and Fauna to survive and cherish in this region.
The tropical region of India gets sunlight throughout the year suitable for growing plants and agriculture. Himalayan ranges has its own diversity to support flora and fauna.
Temperature Characteristics of Vegetation Zones:
| Vegetation Zones | Annual Temp in degree Celsius |
| Tropical Zone | Above 24 |
| Sub-Tropical Zone | 17 to 24 |
| Temperate Zone | 7 to 17 |
| Alpine | below 7 |
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