Which of the following types of forests is/are predominantly found in the Himalayan ranges? 1. Deciduous Forests 2. Tropical Thorn Forests 3. Temperate Forests Select the correct answers using the code given below.

Which of the following types of forests is/are predominantly found in the Himalayan ranges? 1. Deciduous Forests 2. Tropical Thorn Forests 3. Temperate Forests Select the correct answers using the code given below. Correct Answer 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

Important Points

• The Himalayan ranges show a succession of vegetation from the tropical to the tundra.
  • It changes with the altitude.
• Deciduous forests are found in the foothills of the Himalayas.
  • It is succeeded by the wet temperate type of forests between an altitude of 1000-2000m.
• In the higher hill ranges of northeastern India, hilly areas of West Bengal and Uttaranchal, evergreen broadleaf trees such as oak and chestnut are predominant.
• At many places, temperate grasslands are also found.
• But in the higher reaches, there is a transition to Alpine first and pastures.

Additional Information

• Tropical thorn forest occurs in the semi-arid areas of south-west Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.