Prelims 2014 · Environment · Question 3
If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
- Oak
- Rhododendron
- Sandalwood.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1 and 2 only
Oak — Common in the temperate Himalayan forests, especially in the middle altitudes. Correct.
Rhododendron — A characteristic Himalayan montane plant, widely found in the Eastern and Central Himalayas. Correct.
Sandalwood — Naturally associated mainly with the peninsular Indian dry deciduous region, especially Karnataka and adjoining areas, not the Himalayas. Incorrect.
Hence, 1 and 2 only are correct.