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  2. 2 and 3
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  4. 2 and 4
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Option 4 : 2 and 4

The correct answer is option i.e 2 and 4

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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