Question

Which of the following statements describe evergreen trees seen in the Himalayas?

• A. The trees here bear flowers.
• B. The trees do not bear flowers but produce cones instead.
• C. These trees grow in areas with snowfall.
• D. The trees here have leaves which are broad and long.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B The trees do not bear flowers but produce cones instead.
C These trees grow in areas with snowfall.

There are different kinds of evergreen forests in the Himalayas. There are pine forests which remain green throughout the year. They have leaves which are very thin and are shaped like needles. These trees do not bear flowers but produce cones and hence, are called coniferous trees. These trees grow in areas with snowfall.