Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Moist Alpine Scrub forests are typically found at elevations lower than those of Dry Alpine Scrub forests.
2.Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are dominated solely by coniferous species without the presence of broad-leaved species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Moist Alpine Scrub forests occur all along the Himalayas and on higher hills near the Myanmar border. They are found at lower elevations than dry alpine scrub and include rhododendron, birch, mosses, and ferns.
- Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are not solely coniferous; they also include broad-leaved trees like oak, maple, and ash along with conifers.
Source: Environment( N.C.E.R.T)
