Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2015 · Geography · Question 72

Consider the following States:<br/>1. Arunachal Pradesh<br/>2. Himachal Pradesh<br/>3. Mizoram<br/><br/>In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 3 only

1. Arunachal Pradesh — Yes. Parts of Arunachal Pradesh, especially in the foothill and high-rainfall zones of Northeast India, have tropical wet evergreen forests. Verdict: Correct.

2. Himachal Pradesh — No. Himachal Pradesh mainly has montane, temperate, sub-alpine and alpine forests; tropical wet evergreen forests are not a characteristic forest type there. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Mizoram — Yes. Mizoram has high rainfall and humid tropical conditions, supporting tropical wet evergreen/semi-evergreen forests. Verdict: Correct.

Therefore, tropical wet evergreen forests occur in 1 and 3 only.

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