UPSC Prelims 2015 – Question 72

72.Consider the following States

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Mizoram
   In which of the above States do ‘Tropical Wet
   Evergreen Forests’ occur?
   a) 1 only
   b) 2 and 3 only
   c) 1 and 3 only
   d) 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. 

• Tropical Wet Evergreen forest: 
  • In India, evergreen forests are found on the eastern and western slopes of the Western Ghats in such states as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra. And also found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hence, Option 3 is correct. 
  • This type of forest is found in hot and humid areas.  
    • Precipitation: >250 cm  
    • Mean annual temperature <25 degrees Celsius  
    • Humidity >80% 
  • This type of forest is stratified, with layers closer to the ground covered with shrubs and creepers, followed by short structured trees and a tall variety of trees. 
  • Trees have a height limit of 60 metres or more, and they are abundant in biodiversity (Rich in flora and fauna). 
  • These forests yield durable, fine-grained wood. 

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