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Which of the following is NOT true regarding Montane forests in India?  This type of Forest is found in the Mountainous or Hilly regions.  Montane Forests in India can be classified into Northern and Southen montane forests.  Southern Montane Forests: Found in the Himalayan ranges.  Northern Montane Forests: They are found in three major areas in India – Hills of the Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills, and Vindhyas.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Montane forests in India?  This type of Forest is found in the Mountainous or Hilly regions.  Montane Forests in India can be classified into Northern and Southen montane forests.  Southern Montane Forests: Found in the Himalayan ranges.  Northern Montane Forests: They are found in three major areas in India – Hills of the Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills, and Vindhyas. Correct Answer C and D

The correct answer is option i.e C and D

Montane Forests:

  • This type of Forest is found in the Mountainous or Hilly regions.
  • Montane Forests in India can be classified as Northern and Southern Montane forests.
  • Northern Montane Forests
    • Found in the Himalayan ranges.
    • The vegetation type changes with an increase in altitude from Tropical To Tundra.
    • Deciduous forests are found at the foothills of the mountains.
    • Between 1000-2000m, wet-temperate type of Forests are found. Evergreen broadleaf trees such as Oak, Chestnut are commonly found in some areas at this height.
    • Between 1500- 1750m. Pine and Deodar trees are found in some areas. Chinar and Walnut trees are present in Kashmir Himalayas at this altitude.
    • Between 2200-3000m Blue Pine and Spruce appear.
    • At an altitude of 3000 – 4000m, Silver firs, junipers, pine, birch.
    •  At Higher altitudes, Mosses and Lichens are present.
  • Southern Montane Forests
    • They are found in three major areas in Southern India – Hills of Western Ghats, Nilgiri Hills, and Vindhyas.
    • As the Hills in Southern India is closer to the tropics and with an average height of 1500m, they only show two types of vegetation – Temperate in higher regions at sub-tropical in lower regions.
    • The Temperate Forests of Nilgiri, Annamalai, and Panini Hills are called as Sholas.
    • Main Species of Southern Montane Forests: Magnolia, Laurel, cinchona, and wattle.

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