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Consider the following States:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
In which of the following states do ‘Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests’ occur?
Detailed Explanation:
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests require high temperature (above 25°C) and high rainfall (above 200 cm annually) throughout the year.
✅ Arunachal Pradesh (Statement 1): Eastern parts receive high rainfall from monsoons and have tropical wet evergreen forests in lower elevations and foothills.
❌ Himachal Pradesh (Statement 2): Located in Western Himalayas with temperate and alpine climate; supports coniferous and temperate forests, not tropical evergreen forests.
✅ Mizoram (Statement 3): Receives heavy rainfall (200-300 cm) and has tropical wet evergreen forests covering significant areas of the state.
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
Detailed Explanation:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands uniquely harbor all three forest types due to their diverse microclimates and varied topography.
Mangrove forests thrive in coastal brackish water zones, evergreen forests dominate the high-rainfall interior regions, and deciduous forests occur in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.
In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
Detailed Explanation:
Teak (Tectona grandis) is the dominant tree species in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, which receive 70–200 cm annual rainfall and experience a distinct dry season (November–May) causing leaf shedding.
These forests, also called Monsoon Forests, cover largest forest area in India including regions of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and support species like sal, shisham, sandalwood, and bamboo alongside teak.
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If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
- Oak
- Rhododendron
- Sandalwood
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Oak trees are commonly found in the temperate forests of the Himalayas at mid-altitudes (1500-3000 m), thriving in cool, moist conditions.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Rhododendron is a characteristic flowering shrub of the Himalayas, found abundantly in the alpine and sub-alpine zones with vibrant blooms.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Sandalwood grows in tropical and sub-tropical dry regions of southern and peninsular India, not in the Himalayan climate.
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