Question

Regarding the distribution of Montane Temperate Forests, which statement is correct?

1. Montane Wet Temperate Forests are found only in the Eastern Himalayan region.
2. Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests cover the entire mountain range from Kashmir to Sikkim.
3. Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are located in the outer, humid ranges of the Himalayas.
4. Montane Wet Temperate Forests are found in the higher hills of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, as well as the Eastern Himalayas.

• A. All
• B. i, ii
• C. ii, iv
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii, iv

• The distribution of these forest types varies. Montane Wet Temperate Forests are found in the higher hills of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and in the Eastern Himalayas.

• Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests extend across the temperate zone of the Himalayas, covering the entire mountain range from Kashmir to Sikkim.

• Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests, in contrast, are found in the inner, drier ranges of the Himalayas.