If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?

  1. Oak
  2. Rhododendron
  3. Sandal wood

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer: (a)

Explanation:

  • The Temperate Forest is characterized by the presence of Oak and Rhododendron plants.
  • Temperate forests are primarily located in the middle altitudes of the Himalayas.
  • Sandalwoods are typically found in tropical deciduous forests or monsoon forests situated in various regions, including the western ghats, Deccan plateau, northern plains, and along the foothills of the Himalayas.
  • However, their presence in these regions is limited and/or insignificant, and they are mostly confined to the northeastern states.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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