Indian Mountain Forest Trees
Indian mountain forests, particularly those in the Himalayan region, host a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees adapted to high altitudes and specific climatic conditions.
Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii) is a significant coniferous tree commonly found in the lower Himalayan mountain ranges. It thrives in areas with monsoon influence and is well-suited to the mountain forest ecosystem.
While other trees like Ash and Maple can be found in various forest types across India, including some mountainous areas at specific altitudes or latitudes, Chir pine is characteristically associated with the typical Indian mountain forest landscape, especially in the western and central Himalayas.
Cactus is an arid-climate plant and is not found in mountain forests.
Therefore, Chir is the most representative type of tree found in Indian mountain forests among the given options.
The correct answer is Chir.
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Consider the following statements :
1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.
2. Tamarind tree is endemic in South Asia.
3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.
4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.
5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels,
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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I. Mountain - Palm
II. Mangrove - Birch
From which among the following pairs of species, a small quantity of fine quality wool is obtained in India?
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