If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants are naturally growing there?
- 1.Oak
- 2.Rhododendron
- 3.Sandalwood
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Oak trees are a common feature of the temperate forests found in the lower and middle altitudes of the Himalayas. Rhododendrons are iconic flowering shrubs and trees that thrive in the Himalayan region, particularly at mid-altitudes, often forming dense thickets. Sandalwood, on the other hand, is primarily found in the dry deciduous forests of Southern India and is not native to the Himalayan ecosystem.
Source: UPSC gs1 2014