Consider the following statements:1. The Himalayan ranges show a succession of vegetation from the tropical to the tundra, which change in with the altitude.2. Deodar, a highly valued endemic species grows mainly in the western part of the Himalayan range.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Himalayan ranges show a succession of vegetation from the tropical to the tundra, which change in with the altitude.
2.Deodar, a highly valued endemic species grows mainly in the western part of the Himalayan range.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Himalayan ranges show a succession of vegetation from the tropical to the tundra, which change in with the altitude. Deciduous forests are found in the foothills of the Himalayas.

It is succeeded by the wet temperate type of forests between altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m.
In the higher hill ranges of northeastern India, hilly areas of West Bengal and Uttaranchal, evergreen broad leaf trees such as oak and chestnut are predominant.
Between 1,500-1,750 m, pine forests are also well-developed in this zone, with Chir Pine as a very useful commercial tree.
Deodar, a highly valued endemic species grows mainly in the western part of the Himalayan range. Deodar is a durable wood mainly used in construction activity.

Source: NCERT – Fundamental of Physical Geography

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