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[#66] Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests are found at an altitude between
Correct Answer

(B) 1500 to 3300 m

Explanation

Solution: Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests are found at an altitude between 1500 to 3300 m in the temperate zone of the Himalayas. These are mainly found in the river valleys of Kashmir region.

[#67] As per the ISFR, 2019, the highest forest cover lies in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the altitude zone of
Correct Answer

(C) 2000 - 3000 m

Explanation

Solution: As per the ISFR, 2019, the highest forest cover lies in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the altitude zone of 2000 - 3000 m which is 8942 square km (37.87%).

[#68] The height of coniferous trees is about
Correct Answer

(C) 10 - 30 meters

Explanation

Solution: In Moist Alpine Forest, coniferous trees like fir, spruce and rhododendron are found. These trees have broad leaves and range in the height of 10 - 30 meters. They are found in Kashmir region.

[#69] Assertion (A): River valleys in Western Himalayas between (1500 - 330m) have moist temperate forests. Reason (R): Pine, cedar, fir and spruce grow well in Chenab and Jhelum valleys. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer

(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Explanation

Solution: Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests are found at an altitude between 1500 to 3300 m in the temperate zone of the Himalayas. These are mainly found in the river valleys of Kashmir region. Important species of these forests are oak and conifers. Other tree species are pine, cedar, silver fir, spruce, etc.

[#70] Ladakh is natural home of which tree?
Correct Answer

(D) Dwarf Juniper

Explanation

Solution: Dwarf trees with or without conifers are found at lower level and at higher level scrubs and scattered xerophytic shrubs merge with Alpine meadows. Ladakh is the natural home of dwarf juniper scrub which is found in plenty here.