Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding marine ecosystems:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The moist deciduous forests are most commonly found on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. They are also found in the region of Chotanagpur plateau, covering east Madhya Pradesh, south Bihar, and west Orissa, Shiwaliks in northern India.
• Statement 2 is correct: Most of the tropical deciduous forests are found in the state of Kerala in India. Apart from Kerala, these forests can be found in the eastern slopes of Western Ghats and also in the northeastern parts of the peninsular plateau, and the valleys of the Himalayas. The tropical deciduous forests are pretty substantial, cost-effective and they demand a lot of maintenance, as they are less resistant to fire. These forests can be divided into moist and dry deciduous forests.