Q. Consider the following pairs:
Plant —–Natural Vegetation Type
1. Ebony —Moist deciduous
2. Shisham –Himalayan moist
3. Walnut —Alpine
How many pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: D
Notes:
Tropical Evergreen Forest Regions:
- These forests are found on the western slope of the Western Ghats, hills of the north-eastern region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Climatic Conditions: They are found in warm and humid areas with annual precipitation of over 200 cm and a mean annual temperature above 22oC.
- Tree Species: Rosewood, mahogany, aini, ebony, etc.
Himalayan Moist Temperate Vegetation
- Distribution: In the western Himalayas between 1500m and 3000m.
- Characteristic Features: The trees are 30 to 50m tall and the undergrowth is mostly evergreen. Mosses and ferns grow freely on trees.
- Important Species: Deodar, Spruce, Maple, Walnut, Poplar, Cedar, Chestnut, Birch, Oak etc.
Source: ForumIAS
