Question

Which of the following statements about Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests is accurate?

1. These forests receive annual precipitation exceeding 100 cm.
2. They are primarily found in humid areas of the Himalayas.
3. The precipitation is often in the form of snow.
4. Deodar, oak, and ash are among the main tree species.

• A. iii only
• B. iii, iv
• C. i, ii
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. iii, iv

Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests

Climatic Conditions

• Precipitation is below 100 cm and is mostly in the form of snow.

Distribution

• Such forests are found in the inner dry ranges of the Himalayas.

• Such areas are in Ladakh, Kinnaur, Garhwal Lahaul, Chamba and Sikkim.

Characteristics

• Coniferous forests with xerophytic shrubs Deodar, oak, ash, olive, etc are the main trees,