Match the following Himalayan regions with their characteristic flora: Region Characteristic flora A. Himalayan foothills 1. Oaks, magnolias, laurels, birches with moss and ferns; orchids and epiphytes dominant B. Western Himalayas (high altitude) 2. Sal, silk-cotton trees, giant bamboos, tall grassy meadows C. Eastern Himalayas 3. Rhododendrons, dwarf hill bamboo, birch mixed with alpine pastures How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] All the three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Foothills have monsoon evergreen/semi-evergreen forests, sal, silk-cotton, giant bamboos, and grassy meadows in the Tarai.
Western Himalayas (high altitude) have rhododendrons, dwarf hill bamboo, birch, and alpine pastures.
Eastern Himalayas have oaks, magnolias, laurels, birches with moss, orchids, and other epiphytes due to high humidity and rainfall.

Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)