Question

Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 and 3 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 2 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Moist deciduous forests are more pronounced in the regions which record rainfall between 100-200 cm. Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.These forests are found in the northeastern states along the foothills of Himalayas, eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and Odisha.

Statement 2 is correct: Dry deciduous forest covers vast areas of the country, where rainfall ranges between 70 -100 cm. These forests are found in rainier areas of the Peninsula and the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Tendu, palas, amaltas, bel, khair, axlewood, etc. are the common trees of Dry deciduous forest.